BU's Graduate Medical Sciences Program
Both 32-credit programs have flexibility and can be completed in one or two calendar years to suit each student's needs. Courses are taken at both the medical (BUSM) and dental (BUGSDM) schools. Students spending a second year have the opportunity to gain valuable research and/or volunteer experience on and off-campus.
The MAMS curriculum is closely aligned with BUSM's first year medical curriculum. Some courses, including Biochemistry & Cell Biology and Medical Physiology, are direct medical school equivalents. Other graduate level courses, such as Pharmacology, Pathology and Cellular Organization of Tissues, allow students to explore additional area of the foundational medical sciences. Over 200 faculty in basic science and clinical departments participate as thesis mentor, affording opportunities in a many exciting fields.
For the past 3 decades the MAMS program has successfully prepared close to 2000 students for admissions to US medical schools.
Oral Health Sciences
The newly approved MS degree is designed for students who wish to improve their credentials for dental school admission. Students take 3 courses - Biochemistry, Physiology & Microbiology side by side with BU DMD I students. They are exposed to Oral Health Promotion, Pathology, Evidence Based Dentistry and Bioethics through elective coursework. The program has flexibility allowing students to complete the M.S. in one (Capstone project) or two (Research Thesis) years.
Since OHS began in 2005, nearly 100 students have completed the Program and 80% have been accepted to the US dental schools.
The Division of Graduate Medical Sciences has an extensive advising program to assist students with study skills, thesis projects, career guidance, and MCAT/DAT preparation. Advisors are also valuable resources for medical/dental school applications, providing assistance with recommendation letters and mock interviews. Peer mentoring programs and student tutors provide social and academic support.
CONTACT:
Boston University School of Medicine
72 East Concord Street, Room L-317
Boston, MA 02118-2526
