How to Apply
Learn about the application process and requirements.
The Masters of Science in Biomedical Science Policy and Advocacy program requires an online application to be submitted to the Biomedical Graduate Education through the Georgetown Graduate School of Arts and Sciences application portal.
The Biomedical Science Policy and Advocacy program typically admits 10-15 students a year. Admission to the program is competitive and students must possess a bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA to be considered. The program offers both full- and part-time options and admits students in the Fall.
Application Requirements
Applicants are to submit all required credentials and supporting documentation no later than the application deadlines listed below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis. You can begin the application process at any time and save your progress until you are ready to submit your completed application.
A course prerequisite for the program is one undergraduate level course in biology.
Application Checklist
- Online Application
- 4-year Bachelor’s degree
- Grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Transcript(s)
- WES required for international transcripts. Please select “Biomedical Graduate Education” as recipient
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Resume/CV
- 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 - InitialView strongly recommended for international applicants
Application Deadlines
- Priority Deadline: May 15th for Fall Admission*
- Final Deadline: July 1st for Fall Admission
*International students are strongly encouraged to apply by the May 15th priority deadline.
Please contact the program director if you wish to submit an application after the deadline. Late applications are reviewed on a space-available basis.
Tuition and 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 BGE Admissions FAQ page for additional admission and application information.
Additional Information
Transcripts
Transcripts are required from every institution you have earned credits and grades, including both degree and non-degree coursework. This allows the admissions committee to have a more complete picture of your academic preparation for graduate study.
You must upload electronic or scanned copies of your transcripts (as detailed below) into the application portal for review by the admissions committee; do not order official transcripts to be sent directly to us from your institution(s) until you receive an official offer of admission.
An acceptable transcript upload is a copy of an official transcript produced by the institution. This includes:
- Scanned copies of paper transcripts issued by the institution.
- Electronic transcripts issued by the institution (not a download from your institution’s web portal).
Transcript formats we do not accept include the following:
- We do not accept screenshots or photos.
- We do not accept downloads of the “student’s view” from your institution’s website.
Samples of Acceptable vs. Unacceptable Transcripts for Applications Submission:
For Transcripts Not in English:
These documents must be accompanied by an English language version provided by the academic institution. If your institution does not provide English language copies, applicants are responsible for providing a certified or notarized translation along with a copy of the original transcripts. Applicants may upload an evaluation from a credential evaluation service. This must include course and grade information. If not included in the evaluation, the transcript from the institution must be included as well. Both the evaluation and original transcript should be submitted in the application as one document.
NOTE: Applicants who are offered admission will be required at that time to submit official transcripts for verification prior to enrolling.
For additional questions, please visit Admissions FAQ.