“The mission of Biomedical Graduate Education (BGE) is to provide outstanding education, innovative research opportunities, career advice and mentorship in the biomedical sciences for students pursuing careers as researchers, educators, health care professionals and scholars.”
— Anna Tate Riegel, Interim Vice President for Biomedical Education and Research, Georgetown University Medical Center
About BGE
Biomedical Graduate Education (BGE) at Georgetown University is committed to fostering an intellectual environment conducive to the discovery and communication of knowledge and new research. Our programs provide a variety of outstanding educational and research training environments, responsive to the needs and interests of a diverse student population.
Who We Are
We are a diverse community of scholars, educators and researchers with a shared interest in excellence and achievement in biomedical fields. Every year, we welcome students from many backgrounds to learn and grow together, whether on the Georgetown campus or through our online programs.
493Studentsrepresenting 17 countries, 2022-23
197Facultywith expertise across disciplines and industries
4,928Alumnigraduated 2013-2022
Our competitive programs combine rigorous curricula, engaged faculty, and personalized career strategy and professional development services. Students are encouraged to explore their interests and personalize their education through electives, research opportunities, seminars and workshops.
Resources for BGE StudentsMaster’s Programs
Our master’s programs provide knowledge, experiences, and personalized resources to prepare students for impactful careers.
Explore Master’s ProgramsPh.D. Programs
Our doctoral programs are research engines, training leaders in medicine and science while yielding important advances.
Explore Ph.D. ProgramsGraduate Certificates
Designed for working professionals, our graduate certificate programs combine flexibility with rigorous instruction.
Explore Graduate CertificatesCommitted to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Our students, faculty, staff and alumni bring many different identities, beliefs and histories to BGE. Welcoming everyone is important to us as academics and as members of a community. We are continually identifying and overcoming structural barriers to recruitment, retention, and academic and career success for students and postdoctoral fellows of all backgrounds.
30%of our students are of racial/ethnic backgrounds
underrepresented in biomedical science
underrepresented in biomedical science
13%of our students come from outside the United States
From scholarships to enrichment programs to student groups and accessibility resources, BGE students have many supports as they pursue their goals.
Learn More About Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at BGE
Meet the Hoyas Scholars
Recipients of the Hoyas for Science Scholarship, which aims to advance diversity in BGE, share their academic and professional inspirations, challenges and goals.
Hoyas for Science ProfilesOur Impact
BGE students will put their education to work in universities, hospitals, businesses, government agencies, doctor’s offices, nonprofits, and other arenas around the world. Combined with the research being performed on our campus, our alumni represent a powerful force for human health and scientific discovery.
Training Experts Across Fields
Our alumni serve and lead across a wide range of careers, from academic and industry research to clinical roles and government positions. The training and community fostered at BGE empower our graduates to achieve professional success and social impact.
Alumni Outcomes
Growing Our Impact
More BGE News & Events
From Dubai to D.C., Scholarship Recipient Embraces ‘Hustle’ to Protect Public Health
Chinmayee Mehta, the first recipient of the new Lamees Hamdan, M.D., Endowed Scholarship, tested food and water quality in Dubai before starting her graduate studies in BGE’s Microbiology & Immunology program.
Visit Us
Georgetown University is located in the nation’s capital, home to a vibrant community of biotechnology, pharmaceutical and life science companies, along with federal agencies and laboratories. We welcome you to visit our campus and faculty to learn more about the BGE experience.
Our offices are located in the Medical and Dental Building, 3900 Reservoir Road NW, first floor, Southeast wing.
We invite you to contact your program of interest to schedule a visit. Download a campus map or use the interactive campus map to find your way around. For ways to get to and from campus and around the D.C. area, visit the Office of Transportation Management and the Getting Around D.C. page.
You may also take the virtual tour of the Georgetown campus.
Support Our Work
We rely on alumni, families, philanthropists, organizations and other generous donors to help us advance our education and research missions. Contributions allow us to provide scholarships for master’s students, fuel our Ph.D. programs, and expand our postdoctoral research opportunities.
Donate to BGE