Overview

Our Medicine and Medical Sciences training produces a medical-scientist with the capacity to identify clinically-relevant questions that can be rigorously explored in a scientific setting and is engaged by serving the underserved.

We are fully committed to promoting student grant skills for obtaining independent research funding, enhancing leadership skills, and providing opportunities for future research success while minimizing financial obligations during both medical and graduate school years.

Features

Outstanding Clinical Training

Our immersive clinical training ensures each of our students is exposed to complex medical cases from day one, such that they emerge well-equipped to diagnose and treat diverse patients throughout their career. We are dedicated to Boston University’s and Boston Medical Center’s Mission to serve the underserved in our neighborhood community.

Exceptional Research

Our students have the opportunity to pursue a PhD in one of 14 distinct departments and degree granting programs that perform well-funded, cutting edge research in a remarkably collaborative setting on both the Charles River and Medical campuses.

Collaborative Environment

Our program is designed to foster a sense of community through regular community events that serve to connect trainees at all levels and to provide career training and guidance from accomplished professionals.

Programme Structure

Areas of study available include:

Anatomy & Neurobiology
Behavioral Neuroscience
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Neuroscience
Chemistry
Cell & Molecular Biology
Genetics & Genomics
Immunology
Nutrition & Metabolism
Microbiology
Molecular & Translational Medicine
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics
Physiology & Biophysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Initial applications are accepted only through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS).
Supplemental applications are sent to all applicants who select Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine to receive their AMCAS application.
International students who have a degree from a US or Canadian accredited institution, located within the US or Canada are welcome to apply.
If you hold a non US or Canadian accredited degree, you must have completed at least 2 years of US or Canadian accredited advanced education, including all prerequisite courses.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

69806 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69806 USD per year during 84 months.
National

69806 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69806 USD per year during 84 months.
In-State

69806 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69806 USD per year during 84 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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