Boston University campus

Health Sciences

Dual MS in Medical Sciences/MS in Clinical Research at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

The dual degree combines the MS in Medical Sciences and the MS in Clinical Research, awarding both degrees concurrently. It suits students seeking clinical research training before medical school or careers in academia, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology or medical devices.

Faculty: Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine (Graduate Medical Sciences)  |  Department: Graduate Medical Sciences  |  Duration: 2 years full-time; 50 units  |  Intake: September only  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Year 1 follows the Medical Sciences curriculum. Year 2 fall: GMS CI 675 Designing Clinical Research Studies, CI 670 Biostats with Computing, CI 640 Regulatory & Compliance Issues in Research (12 units). Year 2 spring: CI 790 Seminar, CI 631 Management of Clinical Trials, CI 795 Practicum at an academic institution or in industry, and a capstone project (8 units).

Career pathways

Academic research, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries; medical school preparation.

Official programme page

Application information

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences master's programmes admit for Fall 2027; Spring 2027 entry is offered for selected programmes (Economics MS programmes, History of Art & Architecture MA, Preservation Studies MA, Online MS in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence).

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Fall 2027 master's deadlines are mostly priority January 15 and final March 15 (African American & Black Diaspora Studies priority February 15, final March 15; Preservation Studies February 15; Sociology and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Spring 2027 deadlines for selected programmes are priority October 15 and final November 15. Applications are submitted through the online application; the GRE is required only for the Economics MS/MA programmes and the MS in Psychological & Brain Sciences.

Explore more study programmes

Health Sciences

BS in Health Science

Boston University, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year entry is September (Fall); Early Decision is binding for September admission. Transfer en

Health Sciences

BS in Human Physiology

Boston University, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year entry is September (Fall); Early Decision is binding for September admission. Transfer en

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.