School of Medicine

MBS Career Pathways & Outcomes

Health Professional Pathways

Each summer, Career Services issues an employment survey to alumni of all programs who graduated one year ago. We are pleased to report that a majority of our graduates consistently find employment within the first three months after graduating. Take a closer look at the results of our surveys.

MBS graduates typically follow one of two trajectories:

  1. Admission to health professional schools: Many students continue their education to become medical doctors (MD), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DO), or dentists (DMD/DDS).
    1. On average:
      1. 81%+ of graduates are admitted to medical school
      2. 97%+ are admitted to dental school
  2. Employment in health-related fields: Others transition directly into careers that leverage their biomedical science training.

MBS Graduate Outcomes Class of 2024

(Based self-reported outcomes; percentages represent the percentage of people reporting, not the entire class. Survey had a 35.2% response rate).

  • 88% Enrolled in health professional/graduate program
  • 12% Employed

Academic and Health Professional Outcomes

Timing of Applications

  • 56.0% Applied during program
  • 44.0% Applied immediately after completing program

Programs Applied To or Attended

  • MD programs: 80%
  • DO programs: 28%
  • DMD/DDS programs: 20%

Sample of Health Professional/Graduate Programs Students Went on to Attend

MD/DO Programs

  • Tufts University School of Medicine
  • California University of Science and Medicine
  • Albany Medical College
  • Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
  • Nova Southeastern University
  • NYITCOM, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Drexel University College of Medicine

DDM/DDS Programs

  • Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM)
  • Boston University, DMD
  • University of Pennsylvania, DMD

Employment and Career Outcomes

Time to First Job, Fellowship, Internship, or Residency

This question was shown to respondents who indicated they are employed (full-time, part-time, per diem, or currently on leave), or enrolled in a fellowship, internship, or residency.

  • 33.3% secured a position prior to graduation
  • 33.3% secured a position within 0–3 months after graduation
  • 33.3% secured a position within 4–6 months after graduation

Sample Jobs Students Secured Within One Year of Graduation

  • Director of Clinical Partnerships
  • Research Associate
  • Management Consultant
  • Senior Business Analyst
  • Process Development Associate

The average income of students who went on to work upon graduation is $42,167.

Sample Employers Who Hired MBS Graduates

  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • Lahey Hospital
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Pfizer
  • Scribe Partners
  • Tufts Medical Center