BU Research Year

MED MD 900

The Research Year and Half-Year (1 semester) Programs are for BU medical students interested in taking a year off from the medical curriculum to pursue full-time research with a BU faculty member. Students accepted into this program will remain registered and enroll for fall and spring semesters (full year) or 1 semester (half year). Students will receive a scholarship to pay for research tuition costs. For additional details including the application process and due dates: https://www.bumc.bu.edu/medstudentresearch/getting-involved-in-research/research-year/ Course Instructor: Matthew Layne, PhD

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
RY4F Gregory MAS BUMC MTWRF 8:00 am-5:00 pm

Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.