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221 Master's degrees offered by the university
Educational Policy Studies
Educational Policy Studies at Boston University prepares students for a variety of careers including positions in research firms, think tanks, foundations, nonprofits, or government research offices
English and Language Arts Education
The Master of Education in English and Language Arts Education from Boston University provides advanced study for educators with initial licensure seeking professional licensure and those interested in working outside of the US public school system.
Costume Design
Costume Design at Boston University provides developing theatre professionals with the opportunity to cultivate their own individual artistic identity, and innovative and collaborative creative process, while refining and enhancing their craft.
Sacred Theology
Boston University's Master of Sacred Theology (STM) is an advanced graduate professional degree for those who wish to pursue a year of more advanced coursework focusing on a particular discipline or ministerial and other religious leadership practice.
Music Education
The Music Education major at Boston University is designed for students who are ready to think deeply and critically about music education and its changing landscape, and are ready to take on the challenge of creating a positive musical future for children, families, schools, and communities around the globe.
Astronomy
Astronomy graduates at Boston University presents directed research to a committee of faculty members and to a scientific audience.
Art Education with Initial License
Boston University's Master of Arts in Art Education with Initial License offers art education practice and theory for students with an undergraduate degree in a studio discipline or on a case-by-case basis if they can demonstrate a strong visual arts practice.
Sociology
The Master of Arts in Sociology program at Boston University prepares students broadly in the basic skills used by a sociologist. Our goal is to provide advanced training beyond the undergraduate level for work as an applied social scientist outside of academic life, as in government administrative jobs or research departments or community programs.
Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
The mission of the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program at Boston University is to produce scholars, leaders, and analysts who are grounded in policy, practice, and research, and who are equipped to develop, implement, and evaluate innovative educational programs, practices, and services for local, regional, national, and international schools, institutions, and organizations.
Mechanical Engineering
The MS programs in Mechanical Engineering (thesis and non-thesis options) at Boston University are designed for students who desire advanced training in areas of mechanical engineering.
World Language Education
Boston University's Master of Education (EdM) in World Language Education provides advanced study for practicing educators who already hold teaching licensure (Advancing Educators) and for pre-service educators aspiring to teach in adult, international, or private school settings (Aspiring Educators).
Physiology and Biophysics
Boston University's Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the Boston University School of Medicine offers programs leading to the PhD or MA. Each program stresses laboratory training and original research performed under the direction of a faculty member, as well as satisfactory performance in graduate coursework.
Biomedical Engineering
The Master of Science Program in Biomedical Engineering at Boston University is a degree program designed to provide advanced training in biomedical engineering.
Clinical Research
The Master of Science in Clinical Research at Boston University is a rigorous program that meets the needs of health professionals engaged in the full spectrum of patient-oriented research.
Mathematical Finance and Financial Technology
The MS in Mathematical Finance and Financial Technology at Boston University is a full-time, three-semester, 39-credit program with a common core during the first semester. In the two remaining semesters, students have the choice to concentrate in Asset Management, Quantitative Analytics, Risk Management, or Analytics & Research.
Physician Assistant
The Boston University Master of Science degree will be conferred upon those students who successfully complete the 28-month Physician Assistant (PA) Program.
Health Informatics
Offered on Boston University's Charles River Campus and online, the MS in Health Informatics exposes students to modern health information technology, including health data collection, processing, and storage.
Asian Legal Studies
For complete immersion in the legal systems of South, East, and Southeast Asia, Boston University Law JD students can spend their entire third year as a full-time student in Singapore pursuing an LLM in Asian Legal Studies at Asia’s “global law school,” the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Boston University is at least one year in duration and does not involve participation in oral and maxillofacial surgery clinical care.
Construction Management and Technology
The Master of Science (MS) in Construction Management and Technology at Boston University is a 32-unit program designed to prepare professionals for senior leadership roles in the built environment and infrastructure industries.