Create Your Future in the Biomedical Sciences
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.
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Choose Your Program
We offer a variety of master’s, Ph.D. and certificate programs, including traditional and online formats, to accommodate students at all stages of their career — from recent graduates to seasoned professionals.
Master’s Programs
- M.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- M.S. in Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases
- M.S. in Bioinformatics
- M.S. in Biostatistics
- M.S. in Biotechnology
- M.S. in Clinical & Translational Research (Online)
- M.S. in Health Informatics & Data Science
- M.S. in Integrative Medicine & Health Sciences
- M.S. in Integrative Neuroscience
- M.S. in Microbiology & Immunology
- M.S. in Pharmacology
- M.S. in Physiology & Biophysics
- M.S. in Physiology & Biophysics, Special Master’s Program
- M.S. in Systems Medicine
- M.S. in Tumor Biology
Supporting Our Community
Georgetown University recognizes the commitment and hopes of civil servants and students as they face reductions in the federal workforce and other governmental shifts. Our master’s programs will provide partial tuition scholarships and application fee waivers to federal civil employees and contractors who were displaced from April 2024 to March 2025, and to alumni in the Georgetown undergraduate classes of 2023-2025.
The Georgetown Difference
Learn how the philosophy of “Cura Personalis” – care of the whole person – guides Georgetown University Biomedical Graduate Education students in their studies, service, and academic community.
Scholarships & Funding
There are many possible sources of funding to help defray the costs of graduate education. BGE has curated a list of opportunities within Georgetown and from external sources.
Scholarships for Master’s Students
- Dean’s Excellence Merit Scholarship – For students who demonstrate outstanding academic promise.
- Hoyas for Science Scholarship – For students who contribute to the diversity of experiences and perspectives represented at Georgetown.
- Ignatian Hoya Biomedical Academic Scholarship – For students who represent the Ignatian ideals in their personal accomplishments.
- Federal Academic Alliance Scholarship – For civil servants pursuing a master’s or certificate.
- Jesuit Volunteer Corps Service Scholarship – For those who have served with JVC.
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award – Matching scholarship for award recipients.
- Maryland Tech Council Scholarship – For employees of Maryland Tech Council member companies and organizations.
Life at BGE
Academic Community
Explore the student groups and campus places that you’ll get to know as a BGE student.
Career Center
Advisors and training programs help you prepare for the next step in your professional journey.
Alumni
Our students go on to be leaders in their fields. Find out what are graduates are doing.
News
More BGE News
Students, faculty and staff are invited to learn about Georgetown postdocs’ research at the annual symposium on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Keynote speaker Caleb McKinney plans to give advice for postdocs on navigating uncertainty and taking advantage of opportunities from Georgetown and beyond.
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