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 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

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.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

71202 USD / year

≈ 71202 USD / year
Out-of-State

71202 USD / year

≈ 71202 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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