Program Overview
The Science Education at Buffalo State SUNY is a MSc programme in Education over 72 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Science Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 72 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Buffalo, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Science Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Secondary Science Education Teaching: Theory, Content, and Pedagogy
- Literacy for Teaching Science
- Current Topics in Science Education
- Teaching Science with Technology
- Individuals with Special Needs
- Education Psychology
- Improving Reading in the Content Areas
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Admission Requirements
Candidates new to Buffalo State College:
Potential candidates will follow Buffalo State entrance procedures, which include an online Graduate School Application. Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree with sufficient academic background in the prospective area of teaching to take graduate work in the discipline. Candidates are strongly encouraged to contact the program coordinator for a transcript and a pre-application interview.
The following criteria will also be required:
1. Official transcripts from all institutions that the candidate has attended.
2. Overall GPA 3.0 or higher.
3. One year of foreign language.
4. Science certification area (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Geology, or Physics) GPA of 3.0 or higher.
5. Thirty hours of science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Geology, or Physics).
6. Statement of intent that should include
a) reasons for pursuing graduate study in science education;
b) career aspirations;
c) special interests within the field;
d) any unusual features of background that might need explanation or be of interest to the program\'s admissions committee.
7. Letter of reference that includes an assessment of the applicant\'s ability to work with others.
Buffalo State Quick Admit
Candidates with undergraduate degrees from SUNY Buffalo State - The Science Education Department will have an agreement with the content science departments to Buffalo State Fast Track their majors wishing to become certified to teach. Students in the following degree programs at Buffalo State who meet the GPA requirements (3.0 or higher overall and 3.0 in science discipline) can move directly into the M.S.Ed. program with this Buffalo State Fast Track option:
1) BA Biology
2) BA Chemistry
3) BA Geology (BS Earth Sciences only with foreign language requirement)
4) BA Physics (BS Physics only with foreign language requirement)
Official transcripts are not required for candidates on Buffalo State Fast Track.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,105 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Buffalo State SUNY directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Buffalo State SUNY
Buffalo State SUNY
Buffalo, United States
The State University of New York Buffalo State University is a public university in Buffalo, New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Buffalo State University was...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 72 months
- Credits 37