Program: Structural Biology MS - University at Buffalo

Apr 02, 2025

2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

The focus of the Department of Structural Biology is biological form and function at the level of the three-dimensional atomic architecture of biological macromolecules. A hallmark of the department is its thoroughness in teaching the principles and practice of the main methods of structural biology: protein production, purification and crystallization; x-ray diffraction crystallography; and computational structural modeling.

Required Core (17 credits)

BCH 503LEC - Biochemical Principles Credits: 4
STB 531LEC - Principles of Protein Production and Molecular Analysis Credits: 3
STB 533LEC - Crystallogr.Meth.Str.Bio.1 Credits: 3
STB 535LEC - Structural Pharmacology Credits: 3
STB 612SEM - Structural Biology Sem Credits: 1 (taken 4 semesters, for 4 credits total)

Electives & Culminating Experience (13 credits)

Electives

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.

Some potential electives are listed below. Select those or additional electives in consultation with your advisor, tailored to meet your interest.

BCH 519LEC - Bioinformatics & Comp Bio Credits: 3
BE 502LEC - Quantitative Analysis in Biomedical Engineering Credits: 3
BMI 504SEM - Research Methods in Biomedical Informatics Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Project or Thesis

STB 534TUT - Thesis Guidance Credits: 1 - 6
STB 700TUT - Graduate Research Credits: 1 - 12

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

Andrew Gulick, PhD
955 Main St., Room 5152
Buffalo, NY 14203
Email: amgulick@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-3696

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.