Program Overview

Cancer Sciences PhD

Roswell Park Graduate Division

Program Description

The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is the world's first cancer research institute and a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Our cancer sciences graduate programs are in collaboration with the University at Buffalo. The internationally-recognized scientists and world-class facilities at Roswell Park provide an outstanding training environment. Because Roswell Park is a cancer research hospital, students have a wide spectrum of choices for their research focus, from the basic investigation of cancer mechanisms, to translational/clinical research with direct relevance to disease treatment.

Program Requirements

• Instruction Method: In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)
• Full/Part Time Options: Full Time
• Credits Required: 72 Hours
• Time-to-Degree: 4 to 5+ Years
• Application Fee: $75

Program Metrics

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Admission Criteria

At least one of the admissions tests are required for admission. Test and score requirements/exceptions vary by program. Contact the department for details.