BUMaster of Science in BiologyBoston University · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Mar 15, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

Required personal statement.

Resume or CV

Resume or curriculum vitae.

Recommendation letters x 3

Three recommendation letters.

University-level transcripts

Required transcripts for institutions attended.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Bachelor's or master's degree holders may apply. No minimum GPA published as a hard cutoff on the central GRS page.
IELTS: 7.0 overall recommended; GRS recommended overall band score if English proficiency proof is required.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall recommended | Old scale: 100 overall recommended; GRS recommended minimum for the 1–6 scale from Jan 2026, if English proficiency proof is required.; GRS recommended minimum if English proficiency proof is required. Tests before 21 Jan 2026.
GRE: Not required; GRE not required for MS in Biology on the GRS MA/MS requirements table.

Historical admission data is not published.