Employment Opportunities and Financial Aid
Financial Aid
The University participates in the Federal Direct Stafford/Ford Program. Graduate students receive their Direct loans through this program, which has the same loan limits, interest rates, and fees as the Federal Stafford Loan Program. Work-study and other finacial aid opportunities are available through the financial aid office in Graduate Medical Sciences.
For the current academic year tuition at the Graduate School is $1184 per credit up to 11 credits per semester. Tuition for 12 or more credits per semester is $18,955 per semester. Full-time students must register for a minimum of 12 credits. Registration in fewer than 12 credits is considered part-time.
For more information, please contact the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences at 617-638-5120.
Internal Awards and Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships are available through the Biomedical Forensic Science program. Opportunities as teaching and laboratory assistants in the fields of forensic chemistry, DNA, biology and crime scene investigation and blood stain pattern analysis are available throughout the academic year. These positions are only open to BMFS students only. Click here to view the job descriptions.
Additionally, Admission Scholarships may be available to incoming students who have demonstrated outstanding academic conduct in their previous course of study. No application is required for this award.
The BMFS Program and the school of GMS recognizes the importance of sharing the work of graduate students with the broader scientific community. To this end, travel grants for students presenting at conferences are available through Graduate Medical Sciences and the Biomedical Forensic Sciences Program.
External Scholarships/Awards
Students should speak with their research advisors regarding external scholarships, awards and fellowships.
Currently Available Grants and Awards
Boston University Women’s Guild Scholarships are available to women enrolled in a graduate studies at Boston University.
The FSFs (Forensic Science Foundations) Annual American Academy of Forensic Sciences Travel Grant, Acorn Research Grant and Jan S. Bashinski Grant.
The George W. Neighbor Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Other Boston University Employment Opportunities
Boston University and Boston University School of Medicine employ hundreds of full-time and part-time technicians, technologists and assistants. Click here to see current BU and BUSM employment opportunities!
Work-study opportunities are also available through the Student Employment Office.
Other Employment Opportunities
Check the following sites for employment and/or internship opportunities in forensic sciences:
American Academy of Forensic Sciences – Job Opportunities List
The Forensic Science Society – Job Search and Situations Vacant
The International Association of Identification – Job Listings
The Northeastern Association of Forensic Sciences – Employment Opportunities
