Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics MS

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The MS and PhD programs in Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics (GGB) prepare students to contribute to exciting new research essential to the success of 21st-century medicine, novel treatments and cures. The program is expressly designed to develop innovative and creative scientists, with an emphasis on the “how and why” of GGB research, and its broader significance to science and medicine. The GGB faculty-scientists engage graduate and doctoral students in cutting-edge research across diverse disciplines, directing approximately $20 million in research funding annually.

Required Core Courses (19 credits)

BCH 503LEC - Biochemical Principles Credits: 4
BCH 519LEC - Bioinformatics & Comp Bio Credits: 3
Or
GGB 519LEC - Bioinformatics and Comp Biol Credits: 3
BMS 501LEC - Cell Biology I Credits: 4
GGB 502LEC - Essentials of Genetics & Genomics Credits: 3

Additional Required Courses (5 credits)

Select 2 from:

GGB 611LEC - Advanced Microbial Genetics Credits: 2
or
MIC 611LEC - Advanced Microbial Genetics Credits: 2
or
BCH 611LEC - Advanced Microbial Genetics Credits: 2
BCH 512SEM - Developmental Genomics and Stem Cell Biology Credits: 3
or
GGB 512SEM - Developmental Genomics and Stem Cell Biology Credits: 3
BCH 506LEC - Composition and Function of the Human Microbiome Credits: 2
or
MIC 506LEC - Composition and Function of the Human Microbiome Credits: 2
BCH 607SEM - Dna Replication & Repair Credits: 2
or
MIC 607SEM - Dna Replication & Repair Credits: 2
BCH 508SEM - Gene Expression Credits: 2
BIO 550LEC - Human Evolutionary Genomics Credits: 3
EEH 674LEC - Fundamentals of Genetic Epidemiology Credits: 3
MIC 603SEM - Viruses and Cancer Credits: 2
PHC 509LEC - Pharmacogenetics in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Credits: 2
STA 525LEC - Stats for Bioinformatics Credits: 3

Electives & Culminating Experience (11 credits)

Electives & Special Topics Courses

At least one additional 500-600 level course in science, math or computer science, in consultaiton with yoru advisor. You may select other GGB courses or 500-600 level courses in computer science, biostatistics, neuroscience, microbiology and biology, with permission from your advisor and the program. This is a sample list of electives:

BCH 507LEC - Protein Structure/Function Credits: 2 - 3
BCH 508SEM - Gene Expression Credits: 2
BIO 502LEC - Adv Cell & Dev Biology 1 Credits: 4
BIO 525LEC - Special Topics in Mod Bio Credits: 1 - 4
BIO 550LEC - Human Evolutionary Genomics Credits: 3
BIO 556LEC - Evolutionary Genetics Credits: 3
CSE 536LEC - Computational Biology Credits: 3
CSE 601LEC - Data Mining and Bioinformatics Credits: 3
EEH 674LEC - Fundamentals of Genetic Epidemiology Credits: 3
MIC 512LEC - Graduate Immunology Credits: 2
MIC 603SEM - Viruses and Cancer Credits: 2
MIC 627SEM - Molecular Parasitology Credits: 2
NRS 521LEC - Neuroscience Intro 2 Credits: 4
NRS 524SEM - Quantitative Neuroanatomy Credits: 4
ORB 510LEC - Saliva and the Oral Microbiome Credits: 4
PGY 505LEC - Cellular and Molecular Physiology Credits: 4
PGY 607LEC - Cellular Basis of Disease Credits: 3
PHC 509LEC - Pharmacogenetics in the Pharmaceutical Sciences Credits: 2
PHC 517LEC - Pharmacogenomics Credits: 2
PMY 527LEC - Modern Approaches to Drug Discovery Credits: 2
PMY 627LEC - Target Organ Toxicity Credits: 2
STA 509LEC - Statistical Genetics Credits: 3
STA 525LEC - Stats for Bioinformatics Credits: 3
STA 545LEC - Statistical Data Mining I Credits: 3
STB 530LEC - Math & Phys for Str Bio Credits: 2
GGB 611LEC - Advanced Microbial Genetics Credits: 2
BCH 607SEM - Dna Replication & Repair Credits: 2
or
MIC 607SEM - Dna Replication & Repair Credits: 2

Culminating Experience: Project or Thesis

Minimum of 1 credit is required each semester:

GGB 701TUT - Research Credits: 1 - 12
GGB 702TUT - Research Progress Report Credits: 1

Presentation Seminar (2 credits)

Taken for a minimum of 2 semesters for a minimum of 2 credits:

GGB 607SEM - Presentation Seminar Credits: 1

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

Program Contact

M. Sara Thomas
955 Main St., Room 4102E
Buffalo, NY 14203
Email: msthomas@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-3890

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.