Overview

Once you have chosen a lab, you will carry out research and submit a project summary to your mentor. Most MA candidates complete the degree requirements in 18 months to two years. The University at Buffalo offers a master degree in Biochemistry.

Our master’s candidates stay current in biochemistry research, present their research and connect with peers by participating in research seminars, Biochemistry Research Day and the Graduate Student Club.

Careers

The master’s degree in biochemistry positions you to:

Become more competitive for laboratory professions in academia or industry
Strengthen your skills and knowledge base for medical or dental school
Continue in a doctoral program in biochemistry or other biomedical science

Programme Structure

Courses include::

Protein Structure and Function

Biochemical Principles

Gene Expression

Developmental Genomics and Stem Cell Biology

Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

Cellular Signaling in Health and Disease

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree (or higher) or the equivalent from an accredited/government recognized college or university. Most such degrees will be four or more years in length; UB recognizes some three-year degrees, but not all

A B-grade (GPA of 3.0) or higher from your bachelor's degree (or equivalent) courses. Grade point averages from non-U.S. universities will be evaluated by UB's Office of International Admissions

Appropriate standardized test scores (DAT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MAT, MCAT, PCAT, etc.). Not all programs require test scores. See the official academic test scores section below for more information

Letters of recommendation

An internship or relevant work experience (for some programs)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Out-of-State

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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English requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

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