Overview

The department is also invested in training students to become effective science communicators and pedagogical instructors.

Features

Our Biology graduate program at Georgetown University provides students of diverse backgrounds with the opportunity to intensely engage in research in the biological sciences and contribute to the broader scientific community.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The Department of Biology introduces graduate students to diverse fields of biological science, and provides them with expert guidance to excel in research.

The department is invested in training students to become excellent scientists, researchers, science communicators, and instructors.

We are a diverse and global community, committed to expanding scientific career opportunities to all.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Biology View 351 other PhDs in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete form

Unofficial college transcript(s) will be considered initially during the departmental review. For those we recommend to the Graduate School for admission, official college transcripts will be required.

A one-page essay stating your research interests and career goals. Be sure to identify one or more faculty with whom you might like to work, and explain how your research interests are compatible with the research activities of the faculty that you identify.

The Department of Biology and Georgetown University is a diverse, global community.

Letters of Recommendation: Three required

If English is not your first language, a TOEFL score is required.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

Living costs

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