Overview

The MD/JD Law and Medicine program at Boston University is conducted under the joint auspices of the School of Medicine and the School of Law.

Outcomes

Completion of the law degree will prepare graduates of the dual degree program for careers in health law practice, as well as healthcare systems and healthcare policy, in both government and private sectors.

Graduates of the program will also gain the qualifications to practice law and/or medicine, depending on their career direction.

Programme Structure

Structure:

Students complete the first three years of the medical school curriculum and then spend their fourth and fifth year fully integrated into the JD program at the School of Law.
During these two years, they complete most of their JD education. In the sixth year, students complete their remaining medical courses and JD credits.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Patent & Intellectual Property Law Medicine Civil & Private Law View 145 other PhDs in Medicine in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for admission to the JD program, you must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or be enrolled in a course of study that will result in the award of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university before you commence study at BU Law

Application Fee
LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS): Register with the Law School Admission Council’s (LSAC) Credential Assembly Service (CAS). Applications to the JD program must be submitted through LSAC.
Transcripts: Submit your transcripts through LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service.
Standardized Tests: Test scores are required from either the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
Optional Essay
Résumé
Additional Documents

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year
Out-of-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

66670 USD / year

≈ 66670 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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