Graduate Medical Sciences – Oral Health Sciences
2023-2024 Cost of Attendance
The Oral Health Sciences (OHS) program is a twelve month program that spans across three sessions: Fall 2023, Spring 2024, and Summer 2024.
Costs are broken down between Fall 2023-Spring 2024, and Summer 2024.
Please view both Fall 2023 – Spring 2024 AND Summer 2023 (as an estimate for Summer 2024) Costs of Attendance, and use our Cost of Attendance Calculator to help determine your total expenses
Dates of Enrollment
Fall Semester: 7/31/2023 – 12/21/2023
Spring Semester: 1/2/2024 – 5/10/2024
Summer Session: 5/23/2024 – 8/11/2024*
*Summer dates are estimated, based on Summer 2022 calendar
Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 Cost of Attendance
| Billed Expenses |
Fall 2023 |
Spring 2024 |
Fall/Spring Total |
| Tuition |
$31,899 |
$31,899 |
$63,798 |
| Health and Wellness Fee |
$257 |
$257 |
$514 |
| Program Fee |
$155 |
$155 |
$310 |
| Loan Fee+ |
$102 |
$102 |
$204 |
| Health Insurance* |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
| Unbilled Expenses |
Fall 2023 |
Spring 2024 |
Fall/Spring Total |
| Rent/Utilities |
$7,000 |
$7,000 |
$14,000 |
| Food |
$2,175 |
$2,175 |
$4,350 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$538 |
$537 |
$1,075 |
| Personal Expenses |
$1,980 |
$1,980 |
$3,960 |
| Transportation |
$765 |
$765 |
$1,530 |
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| Fall/Spring Expenses |
$44,871 |
$44,871 |
$89,741 |
+An average of origination fees for the Federal Direct Loan that applies to all student borrowers
Summer 2023 Cost of Attendance
Choose either the Capstone OR the Thesis and/or Research Expenses, depending on your academic path
Capstone Expenses
| Billed Expenses |
Summer 1 2023 |
Summer 2 2023 |
| Tuition |
$1,908/credit |
$1,908/credit |
| Program Fee |
$150 |
$150 |
| Loan Fee+ |
$105 |
$105 |
| Unbilled Expenses |
Summer 1 2023 |
Summer 2 2023 |
| Rent/Utilities/Food** |
$2,575 |
$2,575 |
| Books/Supplies** |
$313 |
$313 |
| Personal Expenses** |
$533 |
$533 |
| Transportation** |
$202 |
$202 |
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Thesis and/or Research Expenses
| Billed Expenses |
Summer 1 2023 |
Summer 2 2023 |
| Continuing Studies Fee |
$3,660 |
$3,660 |
| Loan Fee+ |
$105 |
$105 |
| Unbilled Expenses |
Summer 1 2023 |
Summer 2 2023 |
| Rent/Utilities/Food** |
$2,575 |
$2,575 |
| Books/Supplies** |
$313 |
$313 |
| Personal Expenses** |
$533 |
$533 |
| Transportation** |
$202 |
$202 |
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+An average of origination fees for the Federal Direct Loan that applies to all student borrowers
**only available for students enrolled in 6 credits or more, or Certified-Full Time for the entire summer session
Certified Full-Time (CFT) students: visit GMS Applying for Aid page for steps regarding CFT eligibility.
Cost of Attendance Calculator
Please note: Your results from our calculator will be only as reliable as the information you provide. Keep in mind that the calculated amount of financial aid is an estimate, not an official offer. The estimate provided using these calculators does not represent a final determination, or actual award, of financial aid. The price of attendance and other factors may change. These estimates shall not be binding on the U.S. Secretary of Education, or Boston University
*Health Insurance
Massachusetts law requires all students who are enrolled in at least 75 percent of the full-time curriculum (9 credits) to carry medical insurance
Health Insurance will not initially be included in the initial Cost of Attendance. If you are required to pay out of pocket for health insurance, adjustments can be made to the COA after the fact. Review the Health Insurance page for coverage options.