Natural Sciences Interdisciplinary MS (Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences)

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Our natural sciences interdisciplinary master’s program is distinct from other biomedical master’s programs in the Jacobs School. While those programs are geared toward students looking for a focused experience in one particular discipline, our program gives you a broad overview of the biomedical sciences.

If you’re still deciding whether to pursue medicine or a biomedical research career, we can help you find your path. If you know you want to apply to professional health programs, we’ll strengthen your foundation in basic biomedical sciences coursework, helping you demonstrate that you’re ready.

Required Core (18 credits)

BCH 503LEC - Biochemical Principles Credits: 4
BMS 501LEC - Cell Biology I Credits: 4
BMS 513LEC - Natural Sciences Interdisciplinary Master?s Seminar Credits: 2
BMS 514LEC - Introduction to Scientific Investigation and Responsible Conduct Credits: 2
BMS 600SEM - Biomedical Sciences Seminar Credits: 1 (1 credit required each full term of registration, 3 credits total)
GGB 502LEC - Essentials of Genetics & Genomics Credits: 3

Electives & Culminating Experience (18 credits)

Electives (12-17 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 36 minimum total credit hours.

BCH 512SEM - Developmental Genomics and Stem Cell Biology Credits: 3
or
GGB 512SEM - Developmental Genomics and Stem Cell Biology Credits: 3
BCH 519LEC - Bioinformatics & Comp Bio Credits: 3
or
GGB 519LEC - Bioinformatics and Comp Biol Credits: 3
BCH 522LEC - Prot-Nucleic Acid Interac Credits: 3
or
MIC 622LEC - Prot-Nucleic Acid Interac Credits: 3
BCH 607SEM - Dna Replication & Repair Credits: 2
or
MIC 607SEM - Dna Replication & Repair Credits: 2
BCH 611LEC - Advanced Microbial Genetics Credits: 2
or
GGB 611LEC - Advanced Microbial Genetics Credits: 2
or
MIC 611LEC - Advanced Microbial Genetics Credits: 2
BE 500LEC - Special Topics Credits: 3
or
PAS 500LLB - Gross Human Anatomy Credits: 6
BCH 507LEC - Protein Structure/Function Credits: 2 - 3
BCH 508SEM - Gene Expression Credits: 2
BE 501LEC - Human Biology for Biomedical Engineers Credits: 3
BE 502LEC - Quantitative Analysis in Biomedical Engineering Credits: 3
BIO 524LEC - Cancer Immunology Credits: 3
BIO 525LEC - Special Topics in Mod Bio Credits: 1 - 4
BMS 509TUT - Igpbs Laboratory Credits: 3 - 5
BMS 510TUT - Igpbs Credits: 3 - 5
BMI 501SEM - Survey of Biomedical Informatics Credits: 3
BMI 502SEM - Biomedical Informatics Application Domains: U.S. & International Credits: 3
BMI 503SEM - Biomedical Informatics Credits: 3
BMI 504SEM - Research Methods in Biomedical Informatics Credits: 3
EEH 500LEC - Introduction to Epidemiology Credits: 3
EEH 530LEC - Intro to Health Care Credits: 3
GGB 505LEC - Human and Medical Genetics Credits: 3
MIC 506LEC - Composition and Function of the Human Microbiome Credits: 2
MIC 512LEC - Graduate Immunology Credits: 2
MIC 516LEC - Bacteriology Credits: 2
MIC 609SEM - Current Topics Immunology Credits: 2
MIC 624SEM - Mod Top Bacter Pathogen Credits: 2
MIC 513LEC - Eukaryotic Pathogens Credits: 2
MIC 515LEC - Virology Credits: 2
MIC 603SEM - Viruses and Cancer Credits: 2
MIC 619SEM - Communicating Microbiology and Immunology Credits: 2
NRS 520LEC - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience Credits: 4
NRS 524SEM - Quantitative Neuroanatomy Credits: 4
ORB 500SEM - Craniofacial Development, Tissue Engineering and Oral Diseases Credits: 2
ORB 510LEC - Saliva and the Oral Microbiome Credits: 4
ORB 520SEM - Crit Anal of Lit in Ob Credits: 1
PAS 501LLB - Form, Function, & Visualization of Human Gross Anatomy Credits: 3
PAS 605LEC - Principles of General Pathology and Basic Disease Mechanisms Credits: 1
PGY 505LEC - Cellular and Molecular Physiology Credits: 4
PMY 503LT - Fundamentals of Pharmacology Credits: 5
PMY 516LEC - Molecular Neuropsychopharmacology Credits: 3
PMY 517LEC - Cancer and Cardiovascular Pharmacology Credits: 2
PMY 525LEC - Discoveries in Pharmacological Sciences Credits: 2
PMY 526LEC - Trends in Pharmacological Sciences Credits: 2
PMY 527LEC - Modern Approaches to Drug Discovery Credits: 2
PMY 626LEC - Toxicology Princ Practice Credits: 3
PMY 627LEC - Target Organ Toxicity Credits: 2
STB 531LEC - Principles of Protein Production and Molecular Analysis Credits: 3
STB 533LEC - Crystallogr.Meth.Str.Bio.1 Credits: 3
STB 612SEM - Structural Biology Sem Credits: 1

Culminating Experience: Project (1-6 credits)

BMS 650TUT - Project Guidance Credits: 1 - 6

Total Credit Hours: 36

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Credits Required

36 Hours

Time-To-Degree

1 to 2 Years

Program Contact

Jacobs School Office of Graduate Education
955 Main St., Room 6130
Buffalo, NY 14203
Email: smbs-gradprog@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-3398

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.