Transcripts
You must submit transcripts for every college or university you have attended. At the point of application, please only submit unofficial transcripts. If admitted, official transcripts will be required in order to matriculate.
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are required. You will enter contact information for letter writers when you fill out the application, and they will be notified automatically and will be sent a link to submit their letter. In your portal, you can check the status of your letters, send reminders, or edit recommenders.
Resume/CV
As a medical school focused on scientific discovery, our admission committees would like to understand applicants' prior research experiences. Note that this experience is not required for admission but is helpful information as we consider your application.
If you have previous research experience, please make sure to list all prior experiences on your Resume or CV. Please list specific details, such as institution or company, duration of experience, PI or lab supervisor name, average hours you worked per week, and a brief description of your role. If you have presented or published, please also list all of these experiences, even local or small conferences are helpful information. All experiences should also be listed in chronological order.
Personal Statement
Your personal statement should include the following three sections. You may provide additional information that you believe would help the committee get to know you, but please cover these topics at a minimum.
- Why I want a PhD degree and why UB would be a good place to pursue this degree. (500-word limit)
- An example of a time where i showed initiative and perseverance in meeting a goal and/or overcoming an obstacle. (500-word limit)
- A brief description of my prior research experiences (for applicants who have had more than one research experience, you may choose one to describe). If you do not have prior research experience, you may describe a class presentation, essay, lab, or assignment relevant to biological sciences. (750-word limit)
If applicable, it is also recommended that you use your statement to address any stumbles or obstacles that have affected your academic performance thus far.
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at University at Buffalo - SUNY. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.
