Special Master’s Programs

Boston University offers two highly successful Special Master’s Programs – the MS in Medical Sciences (MAMS) and the MS in Oral Health Sciences (OHS) – designed to provide students with a rigorous foundation in the biomedical sciences, meaningful exposure to research, and opportunities to enhance professional, outreach, and clinical skills.

Our post-baccalaureate, credential-enhancing programs have a proven track record of helping graduates gain admission to medical and dental schools and achieve long-term success in their chosen careers.

Medical Sciences
The MS in Medical Sciences Program introduces students to a broad range of topics in the medical sciences while strengthening their academic credentials for admission to medical, dental, or other professional schools. This 32-credit hour program can be completed in either one or two years.  A laboratory or literature-based thesis is required and many students elect to complete the program in two years, using the second year to gain valuable research experience.

Textbook with tooth and dental utensils on coverOral Health Sciences
The MS in Oral Health Sciences introduces students to a broad range of topics in the oral health and medical sciences while strengthening their academic credentials for admission to dental school. It is a 32-credit hour program that can be completed in one or two years. A capstone project or thesis is required, with some students electing to use the second year to gain additional research experience.