How to Apply | PhD in Microbiology & Immunology
The PhD Program in Microbiology & Immunology requires an online application to be submitted to Biomedical Graduate Education through the Georgetown Graduate School of Arts and Sciences application portal.
Application Requirements
Applicants are to submit all required credentials and supporting documentation no later than the application deadlines listed below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis. You can begin the application process at any time and save your progress until you are ready to submit your completed application.
Application Checklist
- Online Application
- 4-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent*
- Grade point average of 3.0 or higher
- Transcript(s)
- Resume/CV (including publications, if applicable)
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Non-refundable Application Fee
- GRE/MCAT Score (not required)
- TOEFL/IELTS Score (if applicable)
TOEFL: Georgetown Univ. Code for BGE: 5244
IELTS: Georgetown Univ. Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Application Timeline
- December 1st*: Application Deadline for Summer Admission
- July 1st: Program Starts
*We highly encourage students with international credentials to have their transcripts evaluated by WES (new window) or another NACES (new window) credential evaluation service. For WES evaluation, please type in “Georgetown University” for the institution/company. For School/Division, select “Biomedical Graduate Education” as the recipient.
GU/NIH Partnership
The PhD Program in Microbiology & Immunology participates in the GU/NIH partnership program. If interested, please apply directly to NIH for this partnership.
Financial Support
View full tuition coverage, competitive stipend support, and health insurance benefits.
Admissions FAQ
Go to the Admissions FAQ page for additional admission and application information.