Cost of the MAMS Program Annually 2011-2012

Boston University Division of Graduate Medical Science Financial Assistance uses the following comprehensive cost figure for entering students when processing applications for financial aid and educational loans to ensure that a realistic and reasonable allowance is made for all expenses.

The budgeted cost of a Master of Arts / Master of Science degree includes direct expenses- such as tuition, fees and health insurance if you accept a BU plan – as well as estimates and allowances for indirect expenses – such as housing and meals, books, supplies, transportation and incidental and personal expenses. Please refer to the table below when estimating the amount of financial assistance you might need.

For the 2011/2012 academic year (Sept-May), the detailed budget as a first year student for the Master of Arts / Master of Science Program is:

Tuition		$40,848 ($20,424/semester)
Other Expenses
	Student Basic Health Insurance	$1,914 (if not waived)
	Student Plus Health Insurance	$2647
	Books & Supplies (estimated)	$1,038
	Housing & Meals	$12,070
	Incidentals (estimated)	$2,990
	Transportation	$1,004
	Student Activities Fee	$100/semester
	Registration Fee	$0
	Direct Loan Fee	$300
Total Expenses		$58,450(without health insurance)
University tuition and fees are subject to change without notice

Summer 2011 Expenses

Summer 1, 2011  May 24-July 1 Summer 2, 2011  July 5 – August 12

			Both Session	One Session
Tuition			$ 1,228.00 per credit hour	$ 1,228.00 per credit hour
Other Expenses
	Room and board		$4,023.00	$2,011.00
	Personal		$ 954.00	$ 477.00
	Transportation		$ 390.00	$ 195.00
	Books/Supplies		$ 594.00	$ 297.00
University tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.