Applicant Requirements
Candidates for admission must typically have:
- A Bachelor's or Master's in pharmacy, biochemistry, chemistry, biology, engineering or other science.
- A high grade-point average.
- A demonstrated proficiency in fundamental scientific areas including organic and physical chemistry, biochemistry, biology, and mathematics.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test (general examination) – required
- Overall quality point average (QPA): Special attention is placed on the grades achieved in basic science courses relevant to our program; e.g., chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology and mathematics.
- Research Experience: Prior research experience and co-authorship in scientific publications are considered favorably in the admission process.
- Letters of recommendation: Letters from faculty knowledgeable of the student's ability and capability are extremely important. In these letters, we seek information about the student's experience in laboratory research, ability to communicate, creativity of the individual, and intangibles in the student's academic performance.
International Applicants
- The ability to communicate effectively in English is required. The University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, or 79 iBT for international applicants whose first language is not English.
- All applicants must send official TOEFL scores to UB. UB's TOEFL institution code is 2925 (St. U. of NY, Center at Buffalo) and our department code is 47.
- Send a completed UB financial form and bank statement in your name.
- If you are transferring, you must also submit a copy of your current SEVIS I-20 (showing the INS admission number).
- All international graduate students who have been awarded graduate assistantships must also demonstrate their oral English language proficiency by taking the SPEAK (Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit) Test given upon arrival.
- For more information for international applicants, please visit the UB Office of International Admissions.
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