Specific Program Application Requirements

Application requirements vary by program — particularly the number of letters of recommendation required and graduate exams accepted. Some programs may also require supplemental forms. Contact the program directly about the application process specific to the program.

Master’s Programs

ProgramHelpful Links
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Fall & Spring
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Program Contact
BIOHAZARDOUS THREAT AGENTS & EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Fall
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Entrance Exams: GRE optional but strongly recommended
PrerequisitesSee Program Website for Details
Program Contact
BIOINFORMATICS
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Fall & Spring
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Entrance Exams: GRE optional but strongly recommended
Program Contact
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES POLICY & ADVOCACY
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Fall
Letters of Recommendation: 3
InitialView strongly recommended for international applicants
Program Contact
BIOSTATISTICS
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Fall
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Entrance Exams: GRE optional but strongly recommended
PrerequisitesSee Program Website for Details
Program Contact
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Fall & Spring
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Entrance Exams: GRE optional but strongly recommended
InitialView strongly recommended for international applicants
Program Contact
CLINICAL & TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
Format: Online
Admission Cycle: Fall & Spring
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Program Contact
CLINICAL QUALITY, SAFETY & LEADERSHIP 
Format: Online with one-time 3-day onsite
Admission Cycle: Fall & Spring
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Program Contact
HEALTH INFORMATICS & DATA SCIENCE
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Fall
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Supplemental Material: Documentation of Programming Experience
InitialView strongly recommended for international applicants
Program Contact
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Fall
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Supplemental Material: AMCAS/AACOMAS Application optional
PrerequisitesSee Program Website for Details
Program Contact
INTEGRATIVE NEUROSCIENCE
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Fall
Letters of Recommendation: 2
PrerequisitesSee Program Website for Details
Program Contact
MEDICAL PHYSICS
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Fall
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Prerequisites: See Program Website for Details
Program Contact
MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Fall
Letters of Recommendation: 3
InitialView strongly recommended for international applicants
Program Contact
PHARMACOLOGY
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Fall
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Entrance Exams: GRE or MCAT optional but strongly recommended
InitialView strongly recommended for international applicants
Program Contact
PHYSIOLOGY & BIOPHYSICS, REGULAR PROGRAM
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Fall
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Supplemental Material: AMCAS Application optional
G2 ABS StudentsClick here for specific admission cycle information
Program Contact
PHYSIOLOGY, SPECIAL MASTER’S PROGRAM
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Fall
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Entrance Exams: GRE or MCAT required
Supplemental Material: AMCAS Application optional
Prerequisites: See Program Website for Details
Program Contact
SYSTEMS MEDICINE
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Fall
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Program Contact
TUMOR BIOLOGY
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Fall
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Entrance Exams: GRE or MCAT optional but strongly recommended
Program Contact

Ph.D. Programs

ProgramHelpful Links
BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Summer & Fall (Applications for both terms are due on December 1st)
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Entrance Exams: GRE or MCAT optional but recommended
Program Contact
BIOSTATISTICS
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Fall (Applications are due on December 1st)
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Entrance Exams: GRE required
PrerequisitesSee Program Website for Details
Program Contact
MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Summer
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Entrance Exams: Not Required
Supplemental Material: Resume/CV (including publications, if applicable)
Program Contact
NEUROSCIENCE
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Summer
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Entrance Exams: N/A
Supplemental Material: Neuroscience PhD Supplemental Essay Description
Program Contact
PHARMACOLOGY & PHYSIOLOGY
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Summer
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Entrance Exams: N/A
Supplemental MaterialPharmacology PhD Supplemental Essay Description
Program Contact
TUMOR BIOLOGY
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Summer
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Entrance Exams: GRE optional but may be included (See Tumor Biology program website for more information.)
Program Contact

Certificate Programs

ProgramHelpful Links
ADVANCED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
In the GeorgeSquared (G2) Program
Admission Cycle: Fall
Program Contact
GMU Application Process
BIOHAZARDOUS THREAT AGENTS & EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Format: Online
Admission Cycle: Fall
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Program Contact
BIOTECHNOLOGY BIOBUSINESS
Format: In-Person
Admission Cycle: Fall & Spring
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Program Contact
CLINICAL & TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH
Format: Online
Admission Cycle: Fall
Letters of Recommendation: 3
Program Contact


PATIENT SAFETY & QUALITY
Format: Online
Admission Cycle: Fall & Spring
Letters of Recommendation: 2
Program Contact

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