by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in biological & biomedical sciences at BU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 9 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #102 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 102 of 1,362 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 10 of 52 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 17 of 99 |
The following degree levels are available for biological & biomedical sciences at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 585 |
| Master’s | 544 |
| Doctoral | 79 |
This biological & biomedical sciences field at BU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University awarded 544 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 28% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at BU were White. Roughly 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 97 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 210 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 126 |
| Other Races | 35 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University awarded 79 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #3 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 46% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at BU are White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 7 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at BU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 585 |