Admission Information

General Application Process

The Division of Graduate Medical Sciences at Boston University School of Medicine coordinates all graduate school applications.

A common application form is used for all departments, so it is important to designate “Anatomy & Neurobiology” as your department of interest on this form. The Vesalius program is a M.A. degree. Please visit the Division’s Admissions page for specific information on criteria and application information and directions .

Then visit the  Online Application to start your application. We understand that there is a time delay for the submission of transcripts, you could submit an unofficial transcript to Sushma Hallock until we receive the official one.

Each department has its own admissions committee, and applications are transferred from the Graduate Division to the appropriate department, based on the department designated by the applicant.  If you are worried your application has not been received or has not been routed to us, please contact us ASAP (Sushma Hallock, Graduate Manager).

Specific Information for Anatomy & Neurobiology-Vesalius Program

We are looking for students with a strong interest in neurobiology and anatomy. Often this is demonstrated by a good undergraduate record in the sciences. Many, but not all successful applicants have prior research experience. Some of our students come to us directly from undergraduate programs, and others have worked in laboratories or in clinical positions before deciding to return to school. A number of our applicants have had direct experience in teaching and come to our program to increase their training.  The Vesalius program provides broad exposure to our areas of expertise and can be used to prepare for further education as a doctoral or medical student, or to provide credentials for advancement in a variety of academic and non-academic settings. Our admissions committee meets regularly from Fall through early Spring.  While admissions is rolling, we encourage applicants to apply no later than the end of April for mid-August matriculation.