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The BU HP Advantage

  • Two distinct pathways: accelerated or research 
  • Hands-on research in a top-tier research environment 
  • Corporate and industry partnerships in a leading biotech hub 
  • STEM-designated program 
  • Application open date: Still accepting applications for Fall 2026 start

About the Program

In the MS in Human Physiology program, you can select a specialized area for research and study. We offer two distinct concentrations as part of our broad course requirements so you can choose the track that’s right for you: Research or Accelerated.

For those in the accelerated or research tracks, you design your own curriculum based on your academic interests, professional experience, and career goals. Working with a faculty advisor, you schedule required courses, pick electives, and decide on directed study, research, and professional or teaching experiences. You choose a project that fascinates you for your critical literature review (for the one-year accelerated track) or thesis (part of the two-year degree requirements for the Research track).

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We aim to provide a dynamic, flexible, and exciting environment to prepare for further study in medicine, biology, physiology, or neuroscience. If you want to pursue a career in biomedical research or follow a clinical path in a hospital, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology setting, the MS in Human Physiology is a great way to get there.

 

In addition to flexibility, this Sargent College program offers other major advantages:
  • Boston University is one of the world’s great research institutions, where you’ll be surrounded by a variety of cutting-edge, often interdisciplinary research. Sargent College alone receives nearly $20 million in outside funding, making it one of the most highly funded colleges at BU.
  • Boston is a vibrant city teeming with healthcare and research opportunities. It ranks as the number one city in the country for medical universities and top-ranking hospitals. Greater Boston is home to more than 1,000 biotech companies. Altogether, Boston hosts a rich and diverse community of scientists and clinicians, as well as many opportunities for experience.

    Want to learn more?

    We invite you to introduce yourself by filling out the Request Information form. You can also contact us by email at sargrad@bu.edu.

    Note that the Master of Science Program in Human Physiology is currently designated by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a STEM-eligible degree program. International students in F-1 student status may be able to apply for a 24-month extension of their 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT) employment authorization.  More information about STEM OPT eligibility is available from the BU International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO).