BGE offers biomedical master’s degree programs across many disciplines, structured with rigor and flexibility in mind to meet the needs of working professionals. In most programs, students attending full time typically complete their degree requirements in one year.
From future physicians to researchers to visionaries of industry and policy, our master’s programs serve leaders in the health professions. Explore our program clusters to find programs that meet your interests and career goals.
World-class training in cutting-edge science. Join our expert faculty in the nation’s capital for the next step in your education. Our programs give you in-depth knowledge, hands-on experience, and the connections to put it all to use.
Programs: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Integrative Neuroscience, Microbiology & Immunology, Pharmacology, Tumor Biology
Bring the future of medicine into focus. From a patient’s medical history to population-level trends, data sets have the potential to revolutionize medical care. Our programs teach you the latest techniques and plug you into industry or academic research so you can start making an impact.
Programs: Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Health Informatics & Data Science
One year makes a world of difference. Our one-year pre-health programs bolster your academic credentials and prepare you for success in your chosen profession. You’ll gain a deep understanding of must-know medical concepts, and the skills and confidence to stand out as a medical applicant, student and professional.
Programs: Integrative Medicine & Health Sciences, Physiology & Biophysics, Special Master’s Program in Physiology, Systems Medicine
Turn science into societal impact. Solve problems and make change on a global scale with the expertise you’ll gain through our industry-focused programs. You will learn technical, business and policy skills and make connections in your field to set you up for success.
Programs: Biohazardous Threat Agents & Infectious Diseases, Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy, Biotechnology
Transform your career and health care. With specialized training in your chosen discipline, these programs prepare you to take the next step in your professional journey.
Programs: Clinical & Translational Research, Clinical Quality, Safety & Leadership, Medical Physics
This program emphasizes the core concepts of biochemistry and molecular biology as applied to biomedical sciences and biotechnology.
This program is designed for students interested in broadening their knowledge about prevention, detection and response to chemical, biological and radiological threat agents as well as emerging infectious diseases.
This program explores the development and application of computational tools and techniques for the collection, analysis, management and visualization of biological data, as well as modeling and simulation methods for the study of biological systems.
This unique, multidisciplinary program trains students to understand how scientific data can be evaluated and communicated clearly to the nonscientific community.
This rigorous program provides integrated training in computational, quantitative and biomedical sciences to support health-related research performed in academia, government and industry.
This program explores core concepts of biotechnology by integrating content and lab-based experimental science courses with an emphasis on business and science tracks.
This program offers coursework in essential skills of research methods, preparing graduates for careers as clinical faculty in medical centers, investigators in pharmaceutical or medical device industries, employees of clinical research organizations or federal agencies, or to support oversight roles within academic organizations or directorship of accredited specialty/subspecialty training programs.
In Collaboration with MedStar Health
This program is designed for both clinical and nonclinical health care professionals interested in developing higher excellence in health care quality and patient care services.
This program is designed to help students develop core competencies in data science, health-related data, predictive analytics, machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies. Through the program, students will be prepared to successfully take on a wide range of opportunities in health care organizations and related industries including health technology developers, device manufacturers, pharma/biotech, academic medical centers and management consulting firms. We help our students build critical skills for this growing sector to lead the evolution of health care.
This program trains students to objectively assess the safe practice and efficacy of various complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) modalities and introduce scientific rigor into understanding the mechanistic basis for CIM therapies such as acupuncture, massage, herbs and supplements, and mind-body interactions.
This rigorous program is designed for completion in two consecutive full-time semesters. The curriculum includes an extensive integrated overview of neuroscience, statistics, experimental design and technical approaches.
This program lays the foundation for physicists, mathematicians and engineers to provide radiation safety, protection and expertise in the fields of diagnostic imaging, radiology, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy.
This program is for students looking to enhance their understanding of microbiology, immunology and various aspects of modern molecular genetics through experimental and lab-based research.
This rigorous core program is for students looking to enhance their training in the fundamentals of pharmacology, physiology and biochemistry through coursework and cutting-edge, lab-based research.
This one-year program is 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.
A highly competitive postbac prep program for college graduates who wish to strengthen their credentials for application to U.S. medical schools.
This program introduces students to advances in the “-omics,” to the emerging tools in the field and how to integrate their use in clinical practice, and to the legal, social and ethical implications of research and clinical practice in the era of systems medicine.
This program provides students with an interdisciplinary concentration in the study of tumor biology as well as laboratory experience.
