{"id":92520,"date":"2023-03-17T15:57:23","date_gmt":"2023-03-17T19:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/?page_id=92520"},"modified":"2024-07-18T10:48:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T14:48:54","slug":"more-info","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/admissions\/more-info\/","title":{"rendered":"More Info"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/gms\/files\/2023\/03\/Banner-clock-medcampus-1024x462.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-92539\" width=\"1024\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2023\/03\/Banner-clock-medcampus-1024x462.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2023\/03\/Banner-clock-medcampus-636x287.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2023\/03\/Banner-clock-medcampus-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2023\/03\/Banner-clock-medcampus-1536x693.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2023\/03\/Banner-clock-medcampus-2048x924.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<table style=\"background-color: #0066cc; height: 42px;\" width=\"1315\" height=\"42\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The graduate application is now open for the 2024-2025 academic year. Take a<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ffcc32;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZFwXBV0c6ts&amp;feature=youtu.be\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color: #ffcc32;\">virtual tour<\/a><\/span> <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">of GMS, learn about<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ffcc32;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/\" style=\"color: #ffcc32;\">how to apply<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">,<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">or if you&#8217;re ready,<\/span> <span style=\"color: #ffcc32;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bu-gms.liaisoncas.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/login\" style=\"color: #ffcc32;\">apply now<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">For technical questions regarding your online application...<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>The Help Desk is available between 9am-5pm EST . Their phone number is 1-857-304-2005.<\/p>\n<p>You may also access a live Help Desk agent via the chat bubble, between those same hours. When logging on to your application, click on the chat bubble, once the chat box opens, type in \u201clive help\u201d and the wait for the \u201ccontact support\u201d oval to appear click on that, and then another chat box will open, and that is where you can communicate with a live Help Desk agent. You must have your application ID ready.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Contacts<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>For Program contacts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Individual program specific contacts can be found <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/admissions\/program-contact-information\/\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For admissions requirements, deadlines, and policies:<\/strong><br \/>\nAdmissions at <a href=\"mailto:gmsadmsn@bu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gmsadmsn@bu.edu<\/a><br \/>\nPhone: 617-358-9518<\/p>\n<p><strong>For application technical issues:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:gms-support.bu@liaisoncas.com\">gms-support.bu@liaisoncas.com<br \/>\n<\/a>Phone: 857-304-2005<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Fee Waivers<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>We understand that\u00a0 students may need assistance applying.\u00a0 For more information about fee waivers visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/admissions\/application-fee-waiver\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Tuition &amp; Financial Aid<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Learn about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/osfs\/applying-for-aid\/gms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tuition and fees, in addition to\u00a0financial aid<\/a>\u00a0opportunities at GMS.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/admissions\/student-financial-services\/tuition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GMS Tuition &amp; Fees by Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/osfs\/applying-for-aid\/gms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BUMC\u00a0 Student Financial Services &#8211; Tuition and estimated budget<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/osfs\/applying-for-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Federal loan applications<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Please note: there is a separate admissions process for the Physician Assistant Program. Please see the <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/paprogram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PA website<\/a><em>\u00a0and apply for the PA program through<\/em>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/portal.caspaonline.org\/\">CASPA<\/a>. Learn more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/paprogram\/admissions\/tuition-and-financial-aid\/\">financial information<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are seeking financial aid, we advise you to <strong>complete the optional SSN section<\/strong> of your application to expedite the process. Learn about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/osfs\/applying-for-aid\/gms\/\">tuition and financial aid<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to request a waiver to cover the application fee please follow the directions and complete the form <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/admissions\/application-fee-waiver\/\">found here<\/a>. This request is confidential.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Non-Degree Applicants<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>To take a course as a non-degree student, please use the following process. The non-degree application is for an individual with an accredited bachelor\u2019s degree or its international equivalent who do not wish to enter a degree program but wish to take a course(s). Except under unusual circumstances, non-degree students may transfer no more than 8 credits for a master\u2019s degree program or 16 credits for a Ph.D. degree program. In order to transfer credits toward a degree, course grades received must be a \u201cB\u201d or higher.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"\/gms\/files\/2023\/08\/Non-Degree-Application-Form-3.pdf\">Non Degree Application Form<\/a><a href=\"\/gms\/files\/2023\/08\/Non-Degree-Application-Form-2.pdf\"><\/a><a href=\"\/gms\/files\/2023\/08\/Non-Degree-Application-Form-1.pdf\"><\/a><a href=\"\/gms\/files\/2023\/08\/Non-Degree-Application-Form.pdf\"><\/a><a href=\"\/gms\/files\/2023\/07\/Non-Degree-Application-Form-1.pdf\"><\/a><span style=\"color: #0066cc;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Complete the<span style=\"color: #0066cc;\"> <a href=\"\/gms\/files\/2023\/08\/GMS-Registration-Form-1.pdf\">GMS Registration Form<\/a><a href=\"\/gms\/files\/2023\/08\/GMS-Registration-Form.pdf\"><\/a><\/span>\u00a0and have it signed by the course instructor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Official degree awarded transcript<\/strong> must be submitted to <a href=\"mailto:GMSRegistrar@bu.edu\">GMSRegistrar@bu.edu<\/a> directly from the institution.\u00a0 Unofficial copies of transcripts will not be accepted.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Submit Completed Non-Degree Application and Registration Form to:\u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:GMSRegistrar@bu.edu\"><span>GMSRegistrar@bu.edu<\/span>\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/osfs\/cost-of-attendance\/graduate-medical-sciences\/\">tuition page<\/a> for up-to-date costs per credit.<em> Non-degree applicants are not eligible for University sources of financial aid or aid that requires matriculation in a degree program.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BMC Employees<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Learn about the\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/osfs\/cost-of-attendance-bot\/graduate-medical-sciences\/bmc-employee-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BMC Employee Tuition Discount<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Take a Virtual Tour<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Take a Virtual Tour<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZFwXBV0c6ts\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><script>\r\n window.unibuddySettings = {\r\n          uni_id: 'boston-university-school-of-medicine',\r\n          colour: '0066CC',\r\n          filterKey: 'department',\r\n          filterValue: 'Graduate  Medical Sciences',\r\n          domain: 'https:\/\/popcard.unibuddy.co\/',\r\n          title: 'Unibuddy Popcard',\r\n          align: 'right',\r\n          ubLang: 'en-US',\r\n          ubCookieConsent: 'necessary',\r\n        };\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.unibuddy.co\/unibuddy-popcard.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The graduate application is now open for the 2024-2025 academic year. 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