BUMaster of Science in Anatomy & Neurobiology (Vesalius Program)Boston University · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

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 in the proposed field.

University-level transcripts

Unofficial English transcripts for each college/university at application; official transcripts after admission.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Strong undergraduate record in the sciences typically expected. No minimum GPA published as a hard cutoff on the department apply page.
Prerequisites: Interest in anatomy, neurobiology, and teaching; Program seeks applicants with strong interest in neurobiology/anatomy and pedagogy at graduate/medical school level; research experience is common among successful applicants but not required of all.
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; GRE optional field exists on GMS application but department does not require or use GRE scores for master's evaluation.