Boston University Medical Campus
Biomedical Forensic Sciences

Eligibility for Admission

All applicants are required to have a baccalaureate degree in a biological or natural science from an accredited university or have completed all of the following courses;

1 semester of General Biology

Sarah Phillips at AAFS 2009

1 semester Cell/Molecular Biology

2 semesters of General Chemistry

2 semesters of Organic Chemistry

1 semester of Biochemistry

1 Biology Laboratory

1 Chemistry Laboratory

Other recommended courses include;

Advanced topics in DNA and/or Genetics

Advanced topics in Chemistry

In addition, applicants must submit results from the Graduate Record Examination (General Test Only) or the Medical College Admission Test. Our GRE institution code is 3251.

Students admitted into the Program in Biomedical Forensic Sciences must begin their course of study in the fall semester. Students wishing to begin taking classes during the spring or summer semesters may do so as a non-degree student only and apply for admission into the Program for the following fall.

Individuals interested in completing single courses may register as a non-degree student. Please contact e-mail bmfs@bu.edu for more information.

Application

Application for the M.S. in Biomedical Forensic Sciences is available on-line through the Graduate Medical Sciences Registrars Office. Priority for admission into the Program will be given to applicants whose completed applications are received by February 1st. Completed applications received on February 2nd through June 30th will be considered as they are received.  Applications received on July 1st or after will be considered for admission for the following academic year.