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Fall 2022 Applications
Deadline: July 1
Apply to join the Georgetown SMP, or attend one of our monthly webinars to learn about postbacc programs and what Georgetown has to offer.
As of April 14, 2021, based on University guidelines presented by President John DeGioia, all incoming undergraduate and graduate students beginning Fall 2021 will be required to have the COVID vaccine and booster prior to arrival.
The Special Master’s Program in Physiology requires an online application to be submitted to the Biomedical Graduate Education through the Georgetown Graduate School of Arts and Sciences application portal.
Application Requirements
The Admissions Committee for the Special Master’s Program (SMP) in Physiology will only review applications when all admission materials are received, including letters of recommendation, transcripts from all previous universities attended and test scores. When the SMP receives your completed file, we will send you an email confirmation that your file is under review. After this time, please address your question to physio@georgetown.edu. If you have questions about items being marked as received on your application, please contact BGEAdmissions@georgetown.edu.
We are now accepting applications for Fall 2022. The SMP will start reviewing completed applications starting in October. Priority application deadline is May 15, 2022. Final application deadline is July 1, 2022. We encourage you to complete your application in a timely manner, so it is ready for review. Upon completion of the first review, if your application is accepted or placed on the waitlist, you will immediately receive an email. Please see the links for what to do if you are accepted or on the waitlist. If your application is denied you will receive a letter from the graduate school.
Application Checklist
- Online Application
- 4-year Bachelor’s Degree & Prerequisite Courses
- Grade point average of 3.0 or higher
Average cumulative GPA is 3.3 - MCAT/GRE Score
- Transcript(s)
- 3 Letters of Recommendation or a Committee/Composite Letter Packet
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Supplemental Information
- Non-refundable Application Fee ($90)
- TOEFL/IELTS Score (if applicable)
TOEFL: Georgetown Univ. Code for BGE: 5244
IELTS: Georgetown Univ. Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Application Deadlines
- Priority Application deadline is May 15, 2022 for Fall Admission
- Final Application deadline is July 1, 2022 for Fall 2022.
- BGE scholarship applications are due 14 days after submitting the program online application, regardless of admission status.
SMP Program FAQ
Go to the Program FAQ page for additional admission, application, and program information.
Prospective Student Events
We host and attend informational events to meet with potential applicants.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition and fees information can be found on the Biomedical Graduate Education website.
Merit-Based Scholarship
Merit-based tuition scholarships are available for students enrolled in our biomedical graduate programs.