Cancer Sciences MS

The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is the world’s first cancer research institute and a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Our cancer sciences graduate programs are in collaboration with the University at Buffalo. The internationally-recognized scientists and world-class facilities at Roswell Park provide an outstanding training environment. Because Roswell Park is a cancer research hospital, students have a wide spectrum of choices for their research focus, from the basic investigation of cancer mechanisms, to translational/clinical research with direct relevance to disease treatment.

Required Core (18 credits)

RPG 501LEC - Integrated Cancer Sciences I Credits: 4
RPG 502LEC - Integrated Cancer Sciences II Credits: 4
STA 527LEC - Statistical Analysis I Credits: 3
STA 527REC - Statistical Analysis I Credits: 1
RPG 503LEC - Integrated Cancer Sciences III Credits: 4
RPG 505SEM - Scientific Communication Credits: 1
RPG 504SEM - Responsible Conduct of Research Credits: 1

Select 1 from Lab Focus or Preventative Focus (3-4 credits)

Lab Focus

Select 1 from Lab Focus or Preventative Focus:

RPG 543LEC - Tools & Models for Molecular Oncology Credits: 4
RPG 559LEC - Advanced Topics in Immunology Credits: 4

Prevention Focus

Select 1 from Lab Focus or Preventative Focus:

RPG 585LEC - Cancer Epidemiology Credits: 3
EEH 575LEC - Epi Appl to Environ Hlth Credits: 3
EEH 500LEC - Introduction to Epidemiology Credits: 3

Electives (3 credits)

Select 1 course (not used to fulfill another area) from:

Select appropriately related course in consultation with academic advisor.

BCH 503LEC - Biochemical Principles Credits: 4
BIO 504LEC - Adv Molecular Genetics Credits: 4
BMS 502LEC - Essentials of Genetics and Genomics Credits: 3
EEH 500LEC - Introduction to Epidemiology Credits: 3
GGB 502LEC - Essentials of Genetics & Genomics Credits: 3
GGB 505LEC - Human and Medical Genetics Credits: 3
GGB 519LEC - Bioinformatics and Comp Biol Credits: 3
MCH 501LEC - Drug Discovery Principles Credits: 3
PHY 503LEC - Introduction to Theoretical Physics I Credits: 3
PMY 516LEC - Molecular Neuropsychopharmacology Credits: 3
RPG 543LEC - Tools & Models for Molecular Oncology Credits: 4
RPG 559LEC - Advanced Topics in Immunology Credits: 4
RPG 561LEC - Trends-Tumor Immunology Credits: 2
RPG 564LEC - Principles & Applications of Flow & Image Cytometry Credits: 4
RPG 601SEM - Journal Club - First Year Credits: 2
RPG 585LEC - Cancer Epidemiology Credits: 3
or
EEH 575LEC - Epi Appl to Environ Hlth Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Thesis (6 credits)

RPG 512TUT - MS Research Credits: 1 - 6

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

30 Hours

Time-To-Degree

1.5 to 4 Years

Application Fee

$75

Admission Tests **

GRE

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

** At least one of the admissions tests are required for admission. Test and score requirements/exceptions vary by program. Contact the department for details.