UB’s School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is a recognized leader in preparing students to excel in virtually any field of medicine. The school continually strives to meet the changing conditions of medicine to provide the most advanced training possible. UB’s students have direct access to the medical school faculty for both instruction and undergraduate research, which is a considerable advantage as they pursue careers in medicine or in the biomedical sciences.
The school offers bachelor of science (BS) degrees in biochemistry, biomedical sciences, biotechnology, medical technology, nuclear medicine technology, and pharmacology and toxicology. A significant percentage of students in these programs go on to graduate or professional schools. Other graduates have gone on to successful careers in such fields as consumer protection, education, engineering, environmental science, genetics, forensics, law, and sales.
Biochemistry addresses the chemical principles that underlie biological processes. The strength of UB’s program lies in the extensive research experience of the faculty. The goal of the department is to teach research-based analytical and problem-solving skills. This prepares graduates for graduate and professional biological science programs as well as direct employment in many areas.
The BS in biomedical sciences enables students to combine courses from various departments within the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and focus their undergraduate experience in preparation for professional or graduate studies. This major requires that students take several core courses that are traditionally considered prerequisites for professional programs in medicine, dentistry, optometry, and veterinary medicine.
The biotechnology program provides intensive, hands-on, laboratory-based coursework and training which allows graduates to master a diverse array of skills in the field of biotechnology. The skills gained in the program can lead to a terminal degree or lay the foundation in biotechnology theory and practice for entry into graduate or professional school. Students also receive a high level of one-on-one training and faculty interaction.
Medical technology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of disease. It is a field of applied biology and chemistry and is appropriate for students interested in the delivery of health-care services. The course of study is interdisciplinary, drawing heavily upon the resources of both the natural sciences and the health sciences faculties. Generally, medical technologists perform complex medically-related laboratory tests—chemical, biological, bacteriological, and microscopic.
Nuclear medicine technology is a profession concerned with the use of radioactive materials for diagnostic, therapeutic, and research purposes. Although the scope of nuclear medicine technology is not limited to organ imaging, that is one of the major aspects of the work. The nuclear medicine technologist works very closely with the nuclear medicine physician, radiologist or cardiologist. Currently, there is a high demand for well-trained nuclear medicine technologists.
Pharmacology and toxicology is the study of the interaction of drugs with living systems. Since a drug is traditionally defined as a chemical that interacts with living systems, this subject has a very broad relevance from its obvious importance in the diagnosis and treatment of disease to the impact of abused substances or environmental chemicals on health.
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Since 1886, UB’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has been a national leader in education and research in both pharmacy practice and the pharmaceutical sciences, and is consistently ranked among the top pharmacy schools in the U.S. The school offers incoming freshmen who enter UB directly from high school a guaranteed seat in UB’s prestigious doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program, pending successful completion of its Early Assurance program requirements. Admission to the PharmD program is competitive. However, through Early Assurance, qualified students are afforded entrance to this well-established program without having to compete with the more than 1,000 applicants who apply each year.
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Although UB does not offer an undergraduate degree in education, the education minor provides an opportunity for students interested in pursuing initial New York State teacher certification to begin to develop the skills essential for effective teaching. The minor introduces students to the profession of education and provides them an opportunity to explore education as a career. It also provides a head start on the coursework leading to initial teacher certification through UB’s graduate initial teacher certification program.
In itself, the minor cannot lead directly to initial teacher certification.The Graduate School of Education offers UB’s initial teacher certification program at the post-baccalaureate level and is dedicated to preparing qualified, committed, and caring teachers who can work effectively with students from various cultures with a wide variety of abilities and needs. The branch of the school that coordinates this program is the Teacher Education Institute. The institute provides the coursework, field experiences, and student teaching required for New York State initial teacher certification. The faculty and staff who work in this program are experienced educators who have a commitment to excellence and life-long learning.
The school offers the following curricular options for students working toward initial teacher certification:
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Last updated: September 08, 2009 9:55 am EST
