BUMaster of Science in Medical SciencesBoston University · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: 12 months
Tuition: To be confirmed
Fields: Biology, Medicine

Application Cycle

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Application opens: Rolling admission
Application deadline: Rolling admission

This program uses rolling admissions without fixed deadlines and reviews applications as they arrive until spaces are filled. Applying early is strongly recommended.

Documents Required

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

Personal statement

Minimum 200 words describing qualifications and objectives of the intended educational program.

Resume or CV

CV/resume required.

Recommendation letters x 3

Three letters from faculty, research advisors, or similar recommenders.

University-level transcripts

Unofficial English transcripts at application; official transcripts after admission.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Bachelor's degree expected. No minimum GPA published as a hard cutoff on the MAMS admissions page.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; GMS international applicant guidance if English proficiency proof is required.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall | Old scale: 97 overall (20 each section); GMS guidance for the 1–6 scale from Jan 2026, if English proficiency proof is required.; GMS international applicant guidance cites 97–100 overall on older TOEFL reports if English proficiency proof is required; minimum_value uses the lower published bound.
GRE: Not required; GMS notes GRE is no longer required for some master's programs; confirm MAMS testing section on the current application.

Historical admission data is not published.

Source

Visit the official program source