MD-PhD Program MD/PhD

College of Arts and Sciences

Program Description

As a student in the Medical Scientist MD/PHD training program you will: learn interdisciplinary skills and acquire the comprehensive perspective translational research demands; collaborate with accomplished physicians and scientists working to deliver advanced clinical care, investigate the causes of disease and translate new biotechnologies into improved treatments; and benefit directly from faculty involvement with UB's well-established translational research programs, many of which are internationally recognized for their sustained excellence and notable discoveries.

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

Instruction Method

  • In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

  • Full Time

Credits Required

  • 225 Hours

Time-to-Degree

  • 5+ Years

Application Fee

  • N/A

Admission Tests**

  • MCAT

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.