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
| Program | Helpful Links |
|---|---|
| BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Admission Cycle: Fall & Spring Letters of Recommendation: 2 |
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| BIOHAZARDOUS THREAT AGENTS & EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES Admission Cycle: Fall Letters of Recommendation: 3 Entrance Exams: GRE optional but strongly recommended Prerequisites: See Program Website for Details |
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| BIOINFORMATICS Admission Cycle: Fall & Spring Letters of Recommendation: 2 Entrance Exams: GRE optional but strongly recommended |
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| BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES POLICY & ADVOCACY Admission Cycle: Fall Letters of Recommendation: 3 InitialView strongly recommended for international applicants |
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| BIOSTATISTICS Admission Cycle: Fall Letters of Recommendation: 3 Entrance Exams: GRE optional but strongly recommended Prerequisites: See Program Website for Details |
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| BIOTECHNOLOGY Admission Cycle: Fall & Spring Letters of Recommendation: 2 Entrance Exams: GRE optional but strongly recommended InitialView strongly recommended for international applicants |
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| CATHOLIC CLINICAL ETHICS Admission Cycle: Fall Letters of Recommendation: 3 Supplemental Material: Writing Sample |
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| CLINICAL & TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH Admission Cycle: Fall & Spring Letters of Recommendation: 3 |
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| CLINICAL QUALITY, SAFETY & LEADERSHIP Admission Cycle: Fall & Spring Letters of Recommendation: 2 |
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| HEALTH INFORMATICS & DATA SCIENCE Admission Cycle: Fall Letters of Recommendation: 2 Supplemental Material: Documentation of Programming Experience InitialView strongly recommended for international applicants |
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| HEALTH PHYSICS Admission Cycle: Fall & Spring Letters of Recommendation: 3 Prerequisites: See Program Website for Details |
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| INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES Admission Cycle: Fall Letters of Recommendation: 2 Supplemental Material: AMCAS/AACOMAS Application optional Prerequisites: See Program Website for Details |
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| INTEGRATIVE NEUROSCIENCE Admission Cycle: Fall Letters of Recommendation: 2 Prerequisites: See Program Website for Details |
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| MEDICAL PHYSICS Admission Cycle: Fall Letters of Recommendation: 3 Prerequisites: See Program Website for Details |
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| MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY Admission Cycle: Fall Letters of Recommendation: 3 InitialView strongly recommended for international applicants |
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| PHARMACOLOGY Admission Cycle: Fall Letters of Recommendation: 2 Entrance Exams: GRE or MCAT optional but strongly recommended InitialView strongly recommended for international applicants |
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| PHYSIOLOGY, REGULAR PROGRAM Admission Cycle: Fall Letters of Recommendation: 2 Supplemental Material: AMCAS Application optional G2 ABS Students: Click here for specific admission cycle information |
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| PHYSIOLOGY, SPECIAL MASTER’S PROGRAM Admission Cycle: Fall Letters of Recommendation: 3 Entrance Exams: GRE or MCAT required Supplemental Material: AMCAS Application optional Prerequisites: See Program Website for Details |
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| SYSTEMS MEDICINE Admission Cycle: Fall Letters of Recommendation: 2 |
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| TUMOR BIOLOGY Admission Cycle: Fall Letters of Recommendation: 3 Entrance Exams: GRE or MCAT optional but strongly recommended |
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Ph.D. Programs
| Program | Helpful Links |
|---|---|
| BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 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 |
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| BIOSTATISTICS Admission Cycle: Fall (Applications are due on December 1st) Letters of Recommendation: 3 Entrance Exams: GRE required Prerequisites: See Program Website for Details |
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| MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY Admission Cycle: Summer Letters of Recommendation: 3 Entrance Exams: Not Required Supplemental Material: Resume/CV (including publications, if applicable) |
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| NEUROSCIENCE Admission Cycle: Summer Letters of Recommendation: 3 Entrance Exams: N/A Supplemental Material: Neuroscience PhD Supplemental Essay Description |
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| PHARMACOLOGY & PHYSIOLOGY Admission Cycle: Summer Letters of Recommendation: 3 Entrance Exams: N/A Supplemental Material: Pharmacology PhD Supplemental Essay Description |
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| TUMOR BIOLOGY Admission Cycle: Summer Letters of Recommendation: 3 Entrance Exams: GRE optional but may be included (See Tumor Biology program website for more information.) |
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Certificate Programs
| Program | Helpful Links |
|---|---|
| ADVANCED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES In the GeorgeSquared (G2) Program Admission Cycle: Fall Letters of Recommendation: 3 |
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| BIOHAZARDOUS THREAT AGENTS & EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES Admission Cycle: Fall Letters of Recommendation: 3 |
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| BIOTECHNOLOGY BIOBUSINESS Admission Cycle: Fall & Spring Letters of Recommendation: 2 |
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| CATHOLIC CLINICAL ETHICS Admission Cycle: Fall Letters of Recommendation: 3 |
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| CLINICAL & TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH Admission Cycle: Fall & Spring Letters of Recommendation: 3 |
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| HEALTHCARE SAFETY & LEADERSHIP Admission Cycle: Fall & Spring Letters of Recommendation: 2 |
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| PATIENT SAFETY & QUALITY Admission Cycle: Fall & Spring Letters of Recommendation: 2 |
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