Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Graduate Medical Sciences
Master's in Biomedical Research TechnologiesBoston, USA
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Jun 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 75,002 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for full-time, 1 year | for part-time: $2,083 per credit | tuition and fees for 2025/ 2026 will be available April 2025
Key Summary
Introduction
The Master of Science in Biomedical Research Technologies is a one-year program designed to prepare students for careers in biomedical research. The degree equips students with a solid grasp of the principles underlying various research core technologies operations, and the technical skills to implement biotechnology to solve an array of biomedical research questions.
Program Overview
Application of advanced instrumentation and biotechnology, is at the core of biomedical sciences. Biomedical research cores have developed over the years as centralized expertise to help advance biomedical research. Biological and medical sciences have made great strides owing also to 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 an increased dependency on technology have created a demand for skilled individuals with the ability to understand and develop new biological technologies to investigate biological problems.
Admissions
Curriculum
Degree Requirements
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 or a research-based thesis.
Coursework
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. Electives are offered in areas related to Science Behind Technology, Business Management, and Clinical/Translational Research.
The MS program requires successful completion of twenty-four classroom-based credits during the Fall and Spring semesters, and eight credits of a Biological Core Technology-Practicum course for a total of 4 semesters and thirty-two credits for graduation. Seven classroom-based courses (total of fifteen credits) and 2-3 elective courses (seven credits) are required. Depending on the core curriculum that the student chooses, students could select electives in areas, such as Science Behind Biotechnology and Clinical Research. Students will be able to complete this program within one year of study.
Program Outcome
Boston University’s MS in Biomedical Research Technologies prepares future experts with a solid grasp of the principles underlying research core operation and its relevance to an array of biomedical problems. Students also gain the technical skills to implement these technologies across a variety of disciplines. Graduates are able to apply ongoing and emerging technologies to biomedical research in highly competitive research settings, whether in pharmaceutical industry or academia. The program also provides a foundation for continued education towards PhD and/or MD degrees.