{"id":24202,"date":"2012-10-26T16:07:27","date_gmt":"2012-10-26T20:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/?page_id=24202"},"modified":"2025-09-04T15:14:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T19:14:50","slug":"admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/mscr\/admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/gms\/files\/2012\/10\/Clinical-Investigation-Photo-636x424.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-58605\" width=\"899\" height=\"599\" \/><\/p>\n<table width=\"997\" height=\"68\" cellpadding=\"10px\" style=\"height: 68px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">Along with the Master\u2019s program, Clinical Research Online Graduate Certificate students are now eligible for <strong>Provost Scholarships<\/strong>.<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/mscr\/curriculum\/certificate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/gms\/files\/2025\/03\/learn-more.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"234\" height=\"75\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-102962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2025\/03\/learn-more.png 792w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2025\/03\/learn-more-636x203.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2025\/03\/learn-more-768x245.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px\" \/><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>We are glad you are interested in applying to the program in clinical research, and excited to receive your application!\u00a0 Please read the information below before applying through the <a href=\"https:\/\/bu-gms.liaisoncas.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/login\">online application portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Application Requirements<\/h4>\n<p>In addition to completing the MS in Clinical Research program\u2019s online application, prospective students must also submit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-refundable $95.00 application fee.<\/li>\n<li>Official transcript from each college or university attended. Students must complete a baccalaureate degree prior to entry into the program.<\/li>\n<li>A minimum GPA of 3.0<\/li>\n<li><strong><\/strong><span>The Clinical Research program will accept the online<b>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtest.duolingo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/www.englishtest.duolingo.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Duolingo<\/a>\u00a0<\/b>English proficiency exam<b>,<\/b><\/span><span>\u00a0TOEFL or IELTS tests as evidence of English language proficiency. \u00a0More information on the Duolingo test can be\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtest.duolingo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">found here<\/a>. A test of English as a Foreign Language must be submitted for applicants who received their degrees in a non-English-speaking country where the language of instruction is not English.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>If an international student has already obtained a degree in the United States or has obtained their degree in English, this requirement can be waived.<\/li>\n<li>Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the likelihood of your academic and career success<\/li>\n<li>Written personal statement that describes your qualifications and objectives for the program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><strong>GRE Requirement: <\/strong>The Clinical Research program no longer requires the GRE for admission.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Application Deadlines<\/h4>\n<p>The Clinical Research programs offer rolling admissions and review applications throughout the year. We strongly encourage students to apply early, as we accept students only until slots for the new academic year are filled.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em>Domestic applicants<\/em><\/strong>,<\/span> <strong><em>ONLY for Part-time students<\/em><\/strong>, we accept applications for the Spring semester, through December.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>***Please note, only domestic part-time students can apply for the Master of Science in Clinical Research program for the spring semester. All full time students, including international students, should apply for the fall semester.\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <em><strong>International applicants, <\/strong><\/em><span>Final deadlines for international students is June 30 for Fall admission.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Application <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>review<\/em> <\/span>deadlines for <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Fall, 2026<\/span><\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>First priority deadline:\u00a0<strong>January 5, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Second priority deadline:\u00a0<strong>March 2, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applicants should adhere to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">requirements<\/a> for all applications to Graduate Medical Sciences. New prospective students who are applying as \u201cnon-degree\u201d are required to complete the standard application.<\/p>\n<h4>Useful Admissions Links:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-551\"><a class=\"level_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/admissions\/\" title=\"Navigate to: How to Apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Apply<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-48784\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/osfs\/cost-of-attendance-bot\/graduate-medical-sciences-oral-health-sciences\/\">Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-48401\"><a class=\"level_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/students\/student-resources\/housing\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Navigate to: Housing Resources\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Housing Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-52641\"><a class=\"level_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/students\/student-resources\/health-insurance\/\" title=\"Navigate to: Health Insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Health Insurance<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-24422\"><a class=\"level_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/mscr\/admissions\/faqs\/\" title=\"Navigate to: FAQs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MSCR Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-24422\"><a class=\"level_2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/admissions\/why-gms\/\" title=\"Navigate to: Top 10 Reasons to Choose GMS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 10 Reasons to Choose GMS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Contact Us<\/h4>\n<p><span>Please contact the Assistant Director, Stacey Hess Pino, at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:sahess@bu.edu\">sahess@bu.edu<\/a><span>\u00a0with any questions. 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