Program: Computational Cell Biology, Anatomy and Pathology PhD - University at Buffalo

Apr 10, 2025

WORKING 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

The Computational Cell Biology, Anatomy and Pathology PhD program is a unique connector between the basic and clinical sciences. New technology has enabled tools for examination of biological structure in both macroscopic and microscopic worlds, and has facilitated powerful computational approaches for integrating those data with other modes including molecular, genetic, and biochemical information. Imaging, mechanical, electrical and optical biosensors, and high-resolution tissue and cellular microscopic evaluations, can be married with the new analytics of machine vision and machine learning to obtain insight into biomedical mechanisms.

Curriculum

Required Courses (27-29 Credits)

BE 532LEC - Machine Learning for Biomedical Data Credits: 3
BMS 501LEC - Cell Biology I Credits: 4 or
BMS 515LEC - Fundamentals of Biomedical Research I Credits: 4
BMS 516LEC - Fundamentals of Biomedical Research II Credits: 3
PAS 501LLB - Form, Function, & Visualization of Human Gross Anatomy Credits: 3 or
NRS 524SEM - Quantitative Neuroanatomy Credits: 4
PAS 505LLB - Microscopic Anatomy & Computational Methods Credits: 4 or
PAS 503LLB - Histology Credits: 5
PAS 514SEM - Seminar Credits: 1
PAS 520LLB - Optical Microscopy and Imaging Credits: 3
PAS 605LEC - Principles of General Pathology and Basic Disease Mechanisms Credits: 2

Elective Courses (14-24 credits)

Select from the following:

BMI 519LEC - Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Credits: 3
PAS 599TUT - Supervised Teaching Credits: 1 - 6
PAS 699LAB - Independent Study Credits: 1 - 6
NRS 520LEC - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience Credits: 4
NRS 524SEM - Quantitative Neuroanatomy Credits: 4
All Biomedical Engineering (BE) graduate courses

Culminating Experience: Dissertation (19-31 credits)

PAS 650TUT - Research Credits: 1 - 15

Total Credit Hours: 72

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

72 Hours

Time-To-Degree

3 to 5 Years

Application Fee

$85

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.