Overview

Biological and medical sciences have made great strides owing also to the development and application of such technical expertise, whether through proficiency in viewing cells in motion (imaging core), analyzing genes and gene expression (genomics core), or protein profiling (proteomics core), to name a few. These developments—and their reliance on technology—have created a demand for individuals with the skills and ability to understand, apply, and potentially be part of developing new biological technologies toward investigation of biological problems.

The Master of Science in Biomedical Research Technologies at Boston University will prepare future experts with a solid grasp of principles underlying a research core’s operation and its relevance to an array of biomedical problems, as well as with the technical skills to implement these technologies. A broad knowledge acquired through courses, such as Biology of Disease, Biochemistry, etc., will aid in interdisciplinary implementation of learned technologies. Graduates will be able to apply ongoing and new emerging technologies to biomedical research in highly competitive research settings, whether in the pharmaceutical industry or academia. Graduates will also be able to apply to a PA, PhD or MD, or MD/PhD program.

Key facts

Candidates for the MS in Biomedical Research Technologies will be required to complete a minimum of 32 graduate credit hours that include completion of either a Capstone Project (assigned a letter grade) or a library-based thesis (graded as Pass/Fail). The program is designed to allow graduation within a year of study. Core courses will include theory as well as practicum in research cores relevant to biomedical sciences, such as flow cytometry, imaging, metabolic function, or proteomics, in addition to electives offered in areas related to the Science behind the Technology, Business Management, and Clinical/Translational Research.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Biochemistry/Cell Biology

Core Technology Practicum

System Disease

Molecules to Molecular Therapeutics

Gene Targeting in Transgenic Mice
Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Language

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Biochemistry View 239 other Masters in Biochemistry in United States

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General requirements

National

A bachelor’s degree in biological or biomedical or biotechnology sciences, including a passing grade in Organic Chemistry and/or Biochemistry and/or Molecular Biology (or an equivalent course required as background for the core curriculum)
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Two Letters of Recommendation

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International

International Student Data Form

A copy of the biographical page of your passport

Copies of all of your immigration documents if you are currently in the U.S.

Required financial documentation demonstrating your ability to pay for your expenses at Boston University

Tuition Fees

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71202 USD / year

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71202 USD / year

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71202 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

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1560 - 3239 USD / month

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