Biophysics MS

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The biophysics program studies normal and abnormal protein structure and function-particularly membrane channel proteins-as well as the normal and abnormal function of cells, organs, and intact animals and humans, using state-of-the-art biophysical, computational, genomic, proteomic, and physiological techniques. There is special emphasis on the biophysical properties of the neural, cardiac and respiratory systems. The graduate program is known for the excellence of its research faculty and flexibility of the program.

Required Core (10-12 credits)

BPH 505LEC - Biophyscal Basics: Processes Credits: 4
BPH 601SEM - Biophysics Seminar Credits: 1
BPH 602SEM - Biophysics Seminar Credits: 1
BPH 510LEC - Modeling & Sys Theo Biophysics Credits: 3
or
BE 502LEC - Quantitative Analysis in Biomedical Engineering Credits: 3
BPH 511LAB - Biophysics Research Technique Credits: 1 - 3
or
BPH 512LAB - Biophysics Research Technique Credits: 1 - 3

Electives & Culminating Experience (18-20 credits)

Electives (8-19 credits)

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours.

BPH 501LEC - Biomat Cell-Surface Phen Credits: 3
BPH 603LEC - Medical Biophysics Credits: 2
BE 500LEC - Special Topics Credits: 3
BE 502LEC - Quantitative Analysis in Biomedical Engineering Credits: 3
BE 561LEC - Introduction to Biomedical Image Analysis Credits: 3
BMS 501LEC - Cell Biology I Credits: 4
BMS 502LEC - Essentials of Genetics and Genomics Credits: 3
BMS 503LR - Principles of Biochemistry Credits: 4
BMS 504LEC - Regulation of Metabolism Credits: 3
CSE 503LR - Computer Science for Non Majors Credits: 3
GGB 519LEC - Bioinformatics and Comp Biol Credits: 3
MAE 578LEC - Cardiovascular Biomechans Credits: 3
MDY 504LEC - Physics of Med Imaging 1 Credits: 3
MDY 522LEC - Image Formation & Processing Credits: 3
STA 502LEC - Intro Stat Inference Credits: 3
STA 511LEC - Advanced Statistical Computing Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Project or Thesis (1-10 credits)

BPH 682LAB - Research Credits: 1 - 19
BPH 700TUT - Thesis Guidance Credits: 1 - 3

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

2 Years

Application Fee

$85

Admission Test **

GRE

Program Contact

Kara Rickicki
955 Main St., Room 3102
Buffalo, NY 14203
Email: rickicki@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-2417

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.