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Biomedical Graduate Education

Accelerated Master’s Programs for College of Arts & Sciences Students

Many of our degrees can be completed on an accelerated timeline by Georgetown University undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences. CAS students can apply to a BGE master’s program in their junior year and start taking master’s courses in their senior year in order to earn the Master of Science in one semester after their bachelor’s degree.

Example Timeline

An example degree plan chart for Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences students enrolled in accelerated BGE master's programs. Junior Fall/Spring: Undergraduate courses, apply to M.S. program. Senior Fall: Undergraduate courses, M.S. courses. Senior Spring: Complete bachelor's degree, M.S. courses. M.S. Program Fall: Complete M.S. degree

Note: Some programs will have different distributions of undergraduate and master’s courses to accommodate schedule conflicts.

How to Apply

Students should apply to an accelerated master’s program no later than July 1 after their junior year.

Admission requirements vary across graduate programs. Visit your chosen program’s Admissions page for prerequisites and instructions.

To learn more, please consult your undergraduate advising dean and the director of your chosen graduate program.

Eligible Programs

The following Master of Science degrees offer accelerated programs for CAS students:

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Emphasizes the core concepts of biochemistry and molecular biology as applied to biomedical sciences and biotechnology.

Biotechnology

Develop scientific knowledge along with leadership skills, teamwork and entrepreneurship – essentials for career success.

Physiology & Biophysics

Designed to prepare students for careers in medicine, dentistry and allied health professions, as well as careers in research, education and administration involving biomedical sciences.

Frequently Asked Questions

Each program has an independent timeline for the admissions process. Please contact your program of interest.

No. A TOEFL/IELTS score will not be required as the applicant is currently attending Georgetown University as an undergraduate and already had to pass or meet the English proficiency requirement.

Accelerated students in their senior year can apply for the Hoyas for Science and Ignatian Hoya BGE scholarships. The accelerated students are not eligible for other BGE scholarships. 

Please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for graduate students at osfsgradfinaid@georgetown.edu.

Students will pay the BGE tuition for the master’s program based on their credit load. The accelerated BGE programs charge a per-credit rate up to 12 credits, and a flat rate for 12 credits or more in a semester.

Students accepted into the accelerated program will be considered graduate students during the summer after baccalaureate degrees have been conferred.