Overview

The MD/JD Law and Medicine program at Boston University is conducted under the joint auspices of the School of Medicine and the School of Law.

Outcomes

Completion of the law degree will prepare graduates of the dual degree program for careers in health law practice, as well as healthcare systems and healthcare policy, in both government and private sectors.

Graduates of the program will also gain the qualifications to practice law and/or medicine, depending on their career direction.

Programme Structure

Structure:

Students complete the first three years of the medical school curriculum and then spend their fourth and fifth year fully integrated into the JD program at the School of Law.
During these two years, they complete most of their JD education. In the sixth year, students complete their remaining medical courses and JD credits.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Patent & Intellectual Property Law Medicine Civil & Private Law View 34 other PhDs in Civil & Private Law in United States

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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

To apply for admission to the JD program, you must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or be enrolled in a course of study that will result in the award of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university before you commence study at BU Law

Application Fee
LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS): Register with the Law School Admission Council’s (LSAC) Credential Assembly Service (CAS). Applications to the JD program must be submitted through LSAC.
Transcripts: Submit your transcripts through LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service.
Standardized Tests: Test scores are required from either the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
Optional Essay
Résumé
Additional Documents

Student insurance

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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

63606 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63606 USD per year during 72 months.
National

63606 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63606 USD per year during 72 months.
In-State

63606 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 63606 USD per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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