Biology Education

Program Requirements

As we work to integrate program changes, please email the Office of Educator Preparation (ubedprep@buffalo.edu) or contact an advisor (716-645-2461) to confirm requirements before applying.

Our advanced certificate and master's programs in biology education focus on preparing you to teach biology at the adolescence level. You will join a dynamic community of science education teachers, educators and researchers who engage and question 21st century critical issues in science education.

On this page:

Why Biology Education at UB?

The features of our program include:
  • addressing critical issues in biology education
  • applying innovative teaching and learning approaches in the biology education classroom
  • designing and conducting research related to assessment, equity, inclusion, inquiry and technology
  • developing and administering assessment methods appropriate for biology education contexts
  • understanding the environmental, psychological and social conditions of biology education teaching and learning
Prerequisite

To be eligible for this program, you must have majored in or completed 30 credit hours in BIOLOGY.

Biology Education Programs

Initial Initial / Professional Professional

Program Overview

Academic credential granted Master of Education (EdM)
Certification option Successful completion of program leads to an institutional recommendation for NYS Initial and Professional Certification in Biology Education
Grade levels 7 to 12 with 5 to 6 extension
Credits required for completion 57
Time to completion 4 to 5 full-time semesters
Course delivery On campus
Career opportunities
  • Biology teacher
  • Corporate trainer
  • Museum and environmental organization work
  • Science and curriculum specialist
Experiential contact hours
  • 115 hours of field experience
  • 1 full semester of student teaching
  • Additional clinical experience may be embedded in content coursework
Application deadline

Priority Deadlines

Spring:
Nov. 1, then rolling until Dec. 1
Summer:
Feb. 1, then rolling until April 15
Fall:
Feb. 1, then rolling until July 15

 

Content Distribution Prerequisites

This worksheet is intended as an advising tool to assist you in your planning. Use this worksheet to help you select courses during your undergraduate studies that will fulfill the content distribution prerequisites that are required by the Graduate School of Education.

Science Content Prerequisites Worksheet

Frequently Asked Questions

We have a collection of frequently asked questions that may help you. If your questions are still unanswered, we are glad to help! Contact our admission office.

Questions About the Admission Process?

Graduate School of Education
366 Baldy Hall, North Campus
716-645-2110
gseinfo@buffalo.edu

University Computing Standards

You are required to have daily access to a reliable broadband connection and a computer that meets university computing standards. You are also expected to have basic computer competency before beginning your coursework.