Why Choose GMS?
There are countless reasons to choose Graduate Medical Sciences at Boston University for your master’s degree or doctoral degree in the medical sciences.
Here are our top 10:
1. Part of a top-ranked medical school
2. Unique degree programs
GMS offers many one-of-a kind degree programs and concentrations, in addition to a wide variety of programs allow students to tailor their studies toward their unique career interests.
3. Networking
Our students build professional networks with our outstanding faculty, who have significant research and publication experience and help our students as they begin their careers.
4. Location in a rich academic hub
GMS is located in Boston’s South End, a beautiful central neighborhood in one of the world’s most prominent academic cities and offers diverse cultural, intellectual and recreational experiences for graduate students.
5. Research
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is nationally recognized for its research programs in neuroscience, cancer, and infectious disease, ranked 30th by the US News and World Report.
6. Community
Our medical campus enables shared learning and research with like-minded students from across a range of disciplines.
7. Commitment to mentorship
Personalized mentorship with our faculty is a cornerstone of all of our programs, which ensures that students are supported every step of the way through their programs and after graduation.
8. Preparation for workplace leadership
Our students not only build scientific knowledge, but they also gain a wide variety of soft skills, such as communication and collegiality, that allow them to become leaders in their fields. They also build proficiency and professionalism through our professional development services, which include seminars, elective courses, conferences and special events such as “student achievement day.”
9. Career Success
Our graduates are motivated, lifelong learners who are prepared for challenging positions in competitive and fast-paced global environments.