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24 Master's degrees offered by the university
Applied Biostatistics
The MS in Applied Biostatistics at Boston University provides graduates with the knowledge, skills, and professional confidence to apply the statistical methods commonly used in biomedical research.
Mathematical Finance and Financial Technology
The MS in Mathematical Finance and Financial Technology at Boston University is a full-time, three-semester, 39-credit program with a common core during the first semester. In the two remaining semesters, students have the choice to concentrate in Asset Management, Quantitative Analytics, Risk Management, or Analytics & Research.
Statistical Practice
The Master of Science in Statistical Practice (MSSP) at Boston University is designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge in statistical methods. This programme typically spans a duration of two years, offering a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical foundations with practical applications in a part-time format.
Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry
The MA in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry at Boston University is designed to provide a solid foundation in these three and related interdisciplinary fields through coursework, seminars, and research.
Nutrition
The Nutrition graduate programs at Boston University offer advanced study in human nutrition. As described below, Master of Science (MS) degree programs are available for students who do, or do not, have undergraduate preparation in nutrition.
Biology
The goal of the Biology Department master’s program at Boston University is to train students at an advanced level in one of three broad subfields within modern biology: cellular and molecular biology; neurobiology; and ecology, behavior, evolution, and marine biology.
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
How are health and disease affected by where and how you live? These are the central questions of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, the foundation of public health, a program offered by Boston University.
Anatomy and Neurobiology
The M.S. degree in Anatomy and Neurobiology at Boston University is a rigorous two-year program incorporating coursework in anatomical and neurobiological principles. In addition, the degree has a strong focus on producing outstanding educators through a combination of lecturing and one-on-one mentoring.
Biomedical Research Technologies
The application of advanced technologies is of central importance to biomedical sciences. Biomedical Research Technologies cores at Boston University have developed over the years as centralized facilities that have specialized expertise in various technologies to help advance biomedical research.
Mathematics Education
The Master of Arts in Teaching Program of Mathematics Education at Boston University is designed for graduates who wish to teach in middle or secondary schools, have not completed a teaching licensure program, and majored in mathematics or who have taken a minimum of six mathematics courses beyond Calculus I.
Biostatistics
Biostatistics at Boston University is aimed primarily at students with the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree who wish to pursue advanced study in the theory and methods of biostatistics.
Materials Science and Engineering
The Master of Science Program in Materials Science and Engineering at Boston University is designed to provide advanced training in materials.
Pathology Laboratory Sciences
The Pathology Laboratory Sciences program at Boston University focuses on the basic science and laboratory techniques of pathology and related disciplines.
Statistics
The Master of Arts in Statistics degree program at Boston University provides advanced training in the fundamental theory of statistics and probability and in their applications to a broad range of disciplines.
Materials Science and Engineering
The flexible Master of Engineering program in Materials Science and Engineering at Boston University is a professional master’s program that can be completed in one year of full-time study, or up to two years if an internship or project-based experience is desired. Part-time options are also available.
Biomedical Forensic Sciences
The Biomedical Forensic Sciences program at Boston University trains aspiring and mid-career professionals in a variety of forensic disciplines applied to crime scene investigation and evidence analysis.
Bioinformatics
The emphasis of the MS in Bioinformatics program at Boston University is preparation for mid-level industrial positions in bioinformatics, and the MS degree constitutes a “Pre-professional MS.” In order to be admitted, students need at least a bachelor’s degree in a field related to bioinformatics
Astronomy
Astronomy graduates at Boston University presents directed research to a committee of faculty members and to a scientific audience.
Genetic Counseling
The Genetic Counseling program at Boston University is provided through Graduate Medical Sciences and has received full accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling.
Mathematics
The Master of Arts in Mathematics degree program at Boston University provides advanced training in the theory of mathematics and probability and in their applications to a broad range of disciplines.