Students Present at Nuclear Security Summit
Students from two Georgetown master’s programs presented at the Annual Nuclear Security Summit at Georgetown’s Satellite Meeting in Houston, Texas.…
The Georgetown Difference
Why choose Georgetown?
Bridging the Gap Between Science and Policy in the Global Arena
The multidisciplinary Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy program equips students to communicate clearly about evidence-based decision-making at the intersection of science and policy.
Curriculum
Attain a comprehensive understanding of Biomedical Science Policy and Advocacy.
Internships
Our program encourages students to seek out internships while pursuing their degree.
A Unique Approach to the Study of Biomedical Science Policy and Advocacy
Every year, new events relevant to the biomedical sciences emerge in the global arena, from outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases that threaten lives and livelihoods to the development of tools and knowledge with the potential to transform humanity’s future. Decision-makers face a delicate balance: how to anticipate and manage safety, security, ethical, and moral considerations that might arise from these events while promoting innovation and discovery.
The Master of Science in Biomedical Science Policy and Advocacy program addresses this need by providing students with an understanding of policy and advocacy principles, and how scientific evidence informs decision making. We take advantage of Georgetown’s home in Washington DC to introduce our students to technical experts with first-hand insights into how, when, and why policymakers make use of scientific evidence, and who can illuminate pathways to a career that spans science and policy. For more information, please visit our Linktr.ee.
Food as Medicine Conference:
Microbiome, Fermentation, and Medicinal Food
May 9-10, 2024
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Proctor Harvey Amphitheater, Medical and Dental Building
3900 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, D.C. 20057
This first-of-its-kind, uniquely multidisciplinary symposium will discuss the role of food in promoting or harming health and preventing disease through the healthy gut microbiome. After the symposium, a policy proposal will be presented.
Program News
BHTA & BSPA End of Semester Celebration | Fall 2020
This year has been uniquely arduous. Let’s take some time to celebrate all of your accomplishments! Ada Bacetty will give a talk on “Leadership in the Wake of COVID-19”.…
Alex Long
Alex Long, an alumnus of the MS Biomedical Science Policy and Advocacy program and research intern at The Wilson Center, talks about his interests in public health and environmental policy.…
Congressman Seth Moulton
Congressman Seth Moulton gives a talk, “Leaders We Can Trust in Science and Policymaking,” to BHTA and BSPA students.…