Part-Time and Full-time Options
The MACI program can be completed on either a part-time or full-time basis depending on your goal.
Most of the courses take place in the late afternoons or early evenings to account for those who work during the day.
Full-Time
The program is designed so that a full-time student completes his/her coursework in 3 semesters. Practicum and thesis components of the program should begin near completion of the coursework and the time frame for finishing them will be determined on a student-by-student basis by the program director or assistant director.
A full-time student is enrolled in 12-18 credits per academic semester (Fall and Spring). The full-time tuition for the 2009-2010 academic year is $37,910 ($18,955 per semester).
Part-Time
Part-time students must register for at least 4 but not more than 11 credits each academic semester until all course requirements are fulfilled. The part-time tuition for the 2009-2010 academic year (Fall and Spring) is $1,184 per credit.
Continuing Student
Students who have completed all departmental course requirements [32 credits] must register each subsequent semester as continuing students until all requirements for the degree have been completed. The Full- and Part-time Continuing Student fee: $2,368 per semester.
Nondegree Option
A number of individuals who are uncertain as to whether they want to enroll in the program have the option of taking a few of the MACI courses as a non-degree student, and may then make their decision about completing the MACI application process. We allow the transfer toward the MACI degree of up to 2 MACI courses taken as a non-degree student. Applicants must submit a copy of the Application for Admission, indicating the specific objectives of the studies/courses sought. In addition, the applicant must submit [with the application] the nonrefundable application fee.
Please contact Natasha Hall at 617-638-5217 or at tashah@bu.edu for more information on the non-degree application process.
Nondegree applicants are not eligible for University sources of financial aid or aid that requires matriculation in a degree program.
