Admissions
We are pleased you have chosen to learn more about the opportunities that await you at Georgetown's Department of Microbiology & Immunology. Whether this is your first time visiting this page or you have been here many times before, we hope you will find it to be a clear and effective way to discover more about our unique programs in:
- Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy, MS -
- Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases, MS -
- Microbiology & Immunology, MS & PhD -
Track and Biomedical Sciences programs. Further information concerning the admissions process can be obtained from the Graduate School Catalog.
NOTE: REQUIREMENTS! & Biomedical Admissions FAQ
Application Deadlines!
MS ONLY:
Fall Semester: June 1st
Spring Semster: November 1st
PhD ONLY: December 1st
Students that enroll in the MS programs must complete 30 credit hours to graduate. There is no thesis requirement, but opportunities for internships, laboratory rotations, and independent study projects are possible. For a curriculum in Microbiology & Immunology, PhD, click HERE!
Financial Aid:
Detailed information pertaining to loans and scholarships from external sources can be obtained from the Office of Student Financial Services. Please visit our Student Support page for information about funding available from external sources for graduate students. A special program is available for students from Mexico. For further information, see the CONACYT page.
For applicants awarded a stipend in the PhD program, the stipend is $25,500 for the FY09 fiscal year. An average of 2 students is awarded each year. Thesis research tuition for PhD students is $5000 per annum and Fellows' tuition and several other fees are covered by the University, in addition to their stipend.
Housing for Full-Time Students:
For full-time students, inquiries should be directed to the Off-Campus Housing Office, 202-687-4560 or by visiting the university housing e-mail at: campushousing@georgetown.edu
Submitting Your Application:
Any application materials that must be mailed should be addressed to:
Office of Biomedical Graduate Education
Georgetown University
Attn: Credentials - (Program Name)
3900 Reservoir Road, NW
Med-Dent NE 303
Box 571411
Washington DC 20057-1411
Contact Information:
Minnie An
Coordinator, Graduate Programs
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Tel: 202-687-3422
Email: microbiology@georgetown.edu
