Programs
GENERAL CURRICULUM
Program curriculum includes a combination of a graduate-level science degree program and an advanced graduate certificate in Professional Science Management. Curricula for graduate-level degree programs vary; please contact your home department for more information on requirements for your degree program of interest.
The Advanced Certificate program in Professional Science Management consists of five, three-credit hour graduate level courses, as follows:
Math and Computing (choose one) 3 credits
CSE 503 Computer Science for Non-Majors I
MTH 537 Introduction to Numerical Analysis I
Prerequisite: MTH 145, MTH 241 and MTH 306
Prerequisites: classical and quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, and thermal physics at the undergraduate level; familiarity with a programming language helpful, but not required.
GEO 547 Advanced Earth System Science
GLY 529 Analysis of Geological Data
Seminar in Business, Ethics/Communication 3 credits
Business Course (choose One) 3 credits
MGG 501 Introduction to Business I
Area of Specialization (Choose One) 3 credits
Computational Chemistry Option:
MCH 501 Principles of Medicinal Chemistry I: Drug Discovery Principles
CHE 516 Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry: Environmental Chemistry
Molecular Chemical Biology Option:
Environmental Geographic Information Systems Option:
GEO 506 Geographical Information Systems (4 credits)
GLY 560 GIS FOR EARTH SCIENTISTS
BPH 505 Biophysical Basics: Processes (4 credits)
Internship/Project/Lab experience (Choose One) 3 credits
Computational Chemistry Option:
CHE 571 Graduate Research
CHE 720 Graduate Research
Molecular Chemical Biology Option:
CHE 571 Graduate Research
CHE 720 Graduate Research
Environmental Geographic Information Systems Option:
GEO 742 Geography Graduate Internship
As part of their curriculum, students must pick an area of specialization: Biophysics, Computational Chemistry, Geographic Information and Environmental Analysis, Molecular Chemical Biology, or Natural and Biomedical Sciences.
Biophysics
Biophysicists use the methods of mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology to study how living organisms work. They investigate how the brain processes and stores information, the heart pumps blood, muscles contract, plants use light in photosynthesis, genes are switched on and off, and many other questions. With quantitative modeling skills and experimental experience paired with exposure to modern biology, biophysicists are attractive candidates for employment in biotechnology companies, pharmaceuticals, medical device fabricators, imaging companies and many other technology fields.
The emphasis in Computational Chemistry is the application of existing chemical software to problems in, for example, quantum chemistry, molecular biology, environmental chemistry, and industrial chemistry. Opportunities for training in software development will be available.
Environmental Geographic Information Systems
This track offers students a thorough education in the use of geographic information systems (GIS) as applied to the study of environmental and epidemiological issues. Students will learn GIS as well as scientific and statistical issues related to specific project applications.
Molecular Chemical Biology
This program combines computational training with extensive laboratory experiences. Graduates from this program will have practical and marketable experience in the laboratory while possessing an understanding of the techniques of informatics in the context of biology and chemistry.
Natural and Biomedical Sciences
The Interdisciplinary Program in the Biomedical and Natural Sciences is designed to give students a research
experience together with a broad based science
education. Students design their own curriculum in
consultation with the Chair of the program. While
matriculating into the Interdisciplinary Natural Sciences
program, students may concentrate in molecular biology,
immunology, pharmacology, biophysics, physiology or
some other traditional field of study.
These tracks are areas of science in which the University of Buffalo
has made significant investments and are areas of
employment demand.