Questions
Who is eligible?
The Certificate program is open to candidates for the Master’s degree in Natural Science Interdisciplinary, Geography, Geology, Chemistry, Physics or those already holding an appropriate baccalaureate degree in the sciences. U.S. and international students are eligible to participate in the Certificate program.
Why a PSM Certificate?
The PSM is more flexible than a PhD because it takes less time to complete and focuses on practical applications of existing and new research. In today’s world, graduates need to be as competitive as possible; developing an edge on other’s who will be competing with you for the same employment positions and/or promotion. The PSM offers students that edge through:
- Interdisciplinary Specialization: Participants can choose between three levels of specialization: Computational Chemistry, Molecular Chemical Biology, GIS and Environmental Analysis or Biophysics.
- Experience: As part of the Certificate curriculum, students are required to complete an Internships or a project lab experience.
How to apply:
Students enter the program by applying to and being accepted in a ‘home department’ – a department in which they will pursue disciplinary coursework and a related internship or laboratory experience. Students may pursue the Certificate through the Departments of Chemistry, Geology, Physics or Geography.
Completed application:
- Gradmit Online Application; and,
- Documentation of your acceptance into a home department Master’s degree program.
Deadline for Submission:
We accept applications on a rolling basis. Students can begin the program in either the spring or fall semesters. For added convenience, many courses are offered during the day and evening.
For more information, contact us:
Heather Kornacki
PSM Coordinator
University at Buffalo, SUNY
The State University of New York
417 Cooke Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Phone: (716) 645-3489 ext. 3983
Fax: (716) 645-3999
Email: hak4@buffalo.edu