Overview

The program introduces students to a broad range of topics in the medical sciences while strengthening their academic credentials for admission to professional school. In its 30-year history, many of the 2,000 graduates of the MAMS program have gone on to pursue careers as physicians, other health care providers, and biomedical researchers.

The curriculum in the MS in Medical Sciences Program at Boston University contains much of the same material taught in the first-year medical curriculum at Boston University School of Medicine and several medical school-level courses are offered including Biochemistry and Cell Biology (BI 751), Medical Physiology (PH 730/731), and Medical Immunology (PA 510). Other graduate-level courses allow students to explore additional areas of medicine and biomedical research.

Key facts

The MAMS program is a 32-credit program that can be completed in four semesters in either one or two calendar years. The curriculum and tuition for the program are identical for both the one- and two-year options. A laboratory- or literature-based thesis is required and many students elect to complete the program in two years, using the second year to gain valuable research experience.

In addition to coursework in the medical sciences, students may also opt to pursue interests in other areas, such as public health, mental health counseling & behavioral medicine, clinical investigation, or nutrition, by entering a concentration or dual degree program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry & Cell Biology

Elementary Biostatistics

Biostatistics with Computer

Human Physiology

Biomedical Information
Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Public Health Health Sciences Biochemistry View 238 other Masters in Biochemistry in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

National

An unofficial, English transcript of each college or university attended.

Three letters of recommendation from faculty members, research advisors – or similar – in your proposed field.

A Personal Statement, minimum 200 words, that describes your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.

CV/Resume.

Submitted transcript and letters of recommendations must be in English.

International

International Student Data Form

A copy of the biographical page of your passport

Copies of all of your immigration documents if you are currently in the U.S.

Required financial documentation demonstrating your ability to pay for your expenses at Boston University

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

71202 USD / year

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Out-of-State

71202 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

71202 USD / year

≈ 71202 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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