How to Apply
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The Master of Science in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Program requires an online application to be submitted to Biomedical Graduate Education through the Georgetown Graduate School of Arts & Sciences application portal.
Application Requirements
Admission into the program is highly selective. Applicants to the M.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology program must be in the last semester of undergraduate study or hold a bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or related science from an accredited college or university. Applicants with business, law or other degrees will also be considered. Around 40 students from various academic and professional backgrounds matriculate into the program each year. Special consideration is given to applicants with work experience.
Students can be admitted for full-time or part-time studies. All required credentials and supporting documentation have to be submitted by the application deadlines listed below. The program admissions committee reviews applications on a rolling, space-based basis and makes all admission recommendations case-by-case. The Dean of the Graduate School makes all final decisions.
Application Checklist
- Online Application
- 4-year Bachelor’s degree*
- Grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Transcript(s)
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Non-Refundable Application Fee
- GRE Score (Not required)
Georgetown Univ. Code for BGE: 5244 - TOEFL/IELTS Score (if applicable)
TOEFL: Georgetown Univ. Code for BGE: 5244
IELTS: Georgetown Univ. Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Application Deadlines
- Application is due July 1st for Fall Admission
- Application is due November 1st for Spring Admission
Please contact the program director if you wish to submit an application after the deadline. Late applications are reviewed on a space available basis.
*We highly encourage students with international credentials to have their transcripts evaluated by WES. Please select “Biomedical Graduate Education” as recipient.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition and fees information can be found on the Biomedical Graduate Education website.
Merit-Based Scholarship
Merit-based tuition scholarships are available for students enrolled in our biomedical graduate programs.
Admissions FAQ
Go to the Admissions FAQ page for additional admission and application information.