Graduate Medical Sciences – Oral Health Sciences

2022-2023 Cost of Attendance
The Oral Health Sciences (OHS) program is a twelve month program that spans across three sessions: Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Summer 2023.
Costs are broken down between Fall 2022-Spring 2023, and Summer 2023.
Please view both Fall 2022 – Spring 2023 AND Summer 2023 Costs of Attendance, and use our Cost of Attendance Calculator to help determine your total expenses
Dates of Enrollment
Fall Semester: 8/1/2022 – 12/21/2022
Spring Semester: 1/3/2023 – 5/12/2023
Summer Session: 5/23/2023 – 8/11/2023*
*Summer dates are estimated, based on Summer 2022 calendar
Fall 2022 - Spring 2023 Cost of Attendance
Billed Expenses |
Fall 2022 |
Spring 2023 |
Fall/Spring Total |
Tuition |
$30,525 |
$30,525 |
$61,050 |
Health and Wellness Fee |
$245 |
$245 |
$490 |
Program Fee |
$150 |
$150 |
$300 |
Loan Fee+ |
$105 |
$105 |
$210 |
Health Insurance* |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Unbilled Expenses |
Fall 2022 |
Spring 2023 |
Fall/Spring Total |
Rent/Utilities |
$6,075 |
$6,075 |
$12,150 |
Food |
$1,890 |
$1,890 |
$3,780 |
Books/Supplies |
$538 |
$537 |
$1,075 |
Personal Expenses |
$1,680 |
$1,680 |
$3,360 |
Transportation |
$630 |
$630 |
$1,260 |
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Fall/Spring Expenses |
$41,838 |
$41,838 |
$83,675 |
+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
All Summer 2023 expenses are estimates based on Summer 2022 rates
Updates will be posted in early 2023
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** |
$2,500 |
$2,500 |
Books/Supplies** |
$313 |
$5313 |
Personal Expenses** |
$502 |
$502 |
Transportation** |
$201 |
$201 |
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Thesis and/or Research Expenses
Billed Expenses |
Summer 1 2023 |
Summer 2 2023 |
Continuing Studies Fee |
$3,816 |
$3,816 |
Loan Fee+ |
$105 |
$105 |
Unbilled Expenses |
Summer 1 2023 |
Summer 2 2023 |
Rent/Utilities/Food** |
$2,500 |
$2,500 |
Books/Supplies** |
$313 |
$5313 |
Personal Expenses** |
$502 |
$502 |
Transportation** |
$201 |
$201 |
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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.
2021-2022 Cost of Attendance
Dates of Enrollment
Academic Year: 8/2/2021 – 5/4/2022
Fall Semester: 8/2/2021 – 12/13/2021
Spring Semester: 1/3/2022 – 5/18/2022
Full Time Academic Year Expenses (12 credits or more)
Expense |
Fall 2021 |
Spring 2022 |
2021-2022 |
Tuition |
$29,280 |
$29,280 |
$58,560 |
Health & Wellness Fee |
$235 |
$235 |
$470 |
Program Fee |
$150 |
$150 |
$300 |
Loan Fee |
$100 |
$100 |
$200 |
Health Insurance* |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
Rent/Utilities |
$6,470 |
$6,470 |
$12,940 |
Food |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
$4,000 |
Books/Supplies |
$538 |
$537 |
$1,075 |
Personal Expenses |
$1,730 |
$1,730 |
$3,460 |
Transportation |
$700 |
$700 |
$1,400 |
Total |
$41,203 |
$41,203 |
$82,406 |
Capstone and Thesis Expenses (less than 12 credits)
Capstone Summer 2022 Expenses (estimated based on 2021-2022 rates)
Expense |
Amount |
Tuition |
$1,830 per credit |
Fees |
$150 per semester |
Books and Supplies |
$45 per credit |
Loan Fees** |
$100 per semester |
Rent/Utilities** |
$6,470 per semester |
Food** |
$2,000 per semester |
Personal Expenses** |
$1,730 per semester |
Transportation** |
$700 per semester |
**only available for students enrolled in 6 credits or more
Thesis and/or Research Expenses (estimated based on 2021-2022 rates)
Continuing Studies Fee |
$3,660 per semester |
Graduate Program Fee |
$100 per semester |
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.