Boston University: STEM Programs Recently Updated

BU Summer Term High School offers five unique programs. You can earn college credit, discover new subject areas, perform cutting-edge research, or immerse yourself in hands-on learning.

STEM subjects offered include Biology, Pre-Med, Neuroscience, Abnormal and Experimental Psychology, Chemistry of Medicine, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Nutrition, Anatomy and Physiology, Infectious Diseases, and more.  

High School Honors: Motivated students currently in their sophomore or junior year enroll in BU undergraduate courses, earning up to eight college credits. Six weeks. Residential, commuter, or online.

Research in Science and Engineering (RISE): Academically accomplished current juniors conduct university-level research in state-of-the-art laboratories and gain valuable insight into the scientific process. Six weeks. Residential or commuter.

Academic Immersion (AIM): Current sophomores and juniors focus intensively on one subject, combining classroom work with experiential learning activities. Topics may include: Introduction to Experimental Psychology, Introduction to Medicine, Business, and Creative Writing. Three weeks. Residential or commuter.

Summer Challenge: Current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors select two non-credit BU seminars that include lectures, discussions, project-based assignments, and field trips. Two weeks. Residential or commuter.