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Combined MD/JD at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

For information about the MD, contact Dr. Megan Sandel; for information about the JD, contact Chloe Mathews, Esq.

Faculty: Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

The MD/JD program is conducted under the joint auspices of the BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and the School of Law. Students spend the first three years on the medical school curriculum and the fourth and fifth years fully integrated into the JD program at the School of Law during the fall and spring terms, while continuing to complete rotations in the summer terms as a medical student.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Eligibility requirements for the MD/JD program are the same as the traditional MD program (course requirements, MCAT) plus the requirements for the JD program (including taking the LSAT, consistent with most MD/JD programs). Students will submit separate applications to the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and the School of Law. Applicants should attach a letter to both applications stating that they are applying to the combined MD/JD program.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD and MFA applicants can only apply for the fall semester.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD Fall 2027 application deadlines fall between December 1 and January 15 depending on the programme (for example Biostatistics and Computer Science December 1; Biology and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry December 2; Chemistry, Physics, Economics, History, Linguistics and Political Science December 15; English and Mathematics January 11; Classical Studies, Philosophy, Earth & Environment and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Applications close at 11:59pm Boston time on the deadline.

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