Neuroscience MS

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The neuroscience program is an interdisciplinary undertaking of research and education, offering doctoral and master’s degrees. The program encompasses over 75 faculty members in clinical and basic science departments throughout the university. The goal is to provide maximal academic flexibility that matches the broad scope of modern neuroscience. The emphasis is on interactions between five main areas: cellular and molecular mechanisms of nervous system function and dysfunction, development and plasticity, sensory systems, behavioral neurobiology, and translational medicine in the nervous system.

Required Core (13 credits)

NRS 520LEC - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience Credits: 4
NRS 601SEM - Research Seminar Evaluations Credits: 1
NRS 602SEM - Seminars in Neuroscience Credits: 1
NRS 524SEM - Quantitative Neuroanatomy Credits: 4
PMY 516LEC - Molecular Neuropsychopharmacology Credits: 3

Electives & Culminating Experience (20 credits)

Electives (5-16 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.

Select at least 8 credits from didactic courses below:

BCH 503LEC - Biochemical Principles Credits: 4
BCH 512SEM - Developmental Genomics and Stem Cell Biology Credits: 3
BIO 506LEC - Signal Transduction Credits: 3
BIO 518LEC - Integrative Neuroscience Credits: 3 and
BIO 518REC - Integrative Neuroscience Credits: 1
NRS 560LAB - Research Rotations Credits: 1 - 6
PGY 505LEC - Cellular and Molecular Physiology Credits: 4
PGY 551LEC - Human Physiology I Credits: 3 and
PGY 551REC - Human Physiology I Research Tutorial Credits: 1
PGY 552LEC - Human Physiology Credits: 3 and
PGY 552REC - Human Physiology II Research Tutorial Credits: 1
PSY 715LEC - Behavior Genetics Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Project or Thesis (3-12 credits)

NRS 600TUT - Research Credits: 1 - 12
NRS 603TUT - Capstone Guidance Credits: 1 - 12

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Systems and Behavior Concentration

Required Core (18 credits)

BMS 514LEC - Introduction to Scientific Investigation and Responsible Conduct Credits: 2
NRS 524SEM - Quantitative Neuroanatomy Credits: 4
PMY 516LEC - Molecular Neuropsychopharmacology Credits: 3
PSY 513LEC - Biol Bases of Behavior Credits: 3
PSY 607LEC - Adv Statistics Methods 1 Credits: 3
Choose one additional course:
PSY 618SEM - Dev Psycho Pathology Credits: 3
PSY 624SEM - Psychopathology Credits: 3
PSY 639SEM - Cognitive Processes Credits: 3
PSY 728SEM - Memory Credits: 3

Electives and Culminating Experience (15 credits)

Electives (3-9 credits)

BCH 503LEC - Biochemical Principles Credits: 4
NRS 520LEC - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience Credits: 4
NRS 601SEM - Research Seminar Evaluations Credits: 1
NRS 560LAB - Research Rotations Credits: 1 - 6
PSY 608SEM - Adv Statistics Methods 2 Credits: 3
PSY 624SEM - Psychopathology Credits: 3 *
PSY 629SEM - Biopsychology of Ingestive Behavior Credits: 3
PSY 634SEM - Animal Behavior Credits: 3
PSY 744LEC - Biological Rhythms in Behavior Credits: 3
PSY 813LEC - Hormones & Behavior Credits: 3
*May be used as elective if PSY 728 was taken as core course

Culminating Experience (6-12 credits)

NRS 600TUT - Research Credits: 1 - 12

Total Credit Hours: 33

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

Neuroscience Program
Email: neurosci-grad@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-881-8957

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.