Admissions and Application

Find Your Place in Health Care

Gain the experience and skills to meet the demands of today’s health care needs. Our collaborative courses are led by passionate faculty and focus on hands-on, practice-based curriculum. 

Explore this page to find application instructions, important deadlines, financial aid resources, and other key health sciences admissions information.
 

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How To Apply
 

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Admission and Applications

  • Application through the online portal
  • Official transcrips
  • Resume or CV
  • Statement of purpose
  • Letters of recommendation (amount needed may vary by program)
  • Clinical application forms, if required
  • English proficiency documentation, where applicable
  • International transcript evaluation, where applicable

Our admission requirements vary by program, so it’s important for you to review the requirements on your specific program of interest before you apply, as those pages will provide the most accurate application process details. Explore our Biomedical Laboratory Sciences or Clinical Research and Leadership programs to learn more.

If you’re unsure which requirements apply to your program, contact a GW admissions advisor at info [at] hsprograms [dot] gwu [dot] edu (info[at]hsprograms[dot]gwu[dot]edu) for guidance before submitting your application, or provide your information here and an advisor will be in touch.

Application Dates and Deadlines

See below for the full breakdown of important dates to ensure you’re ready for what’s next.

 

Program Fall Deadline (July 20) Spring Deadline (November 19) Summer Deadline (March 20)
Clinical Embryology and Assisted Reproductive Technology (BSHS and Post-Bacc. Cert.)      
Medical Genetics and Molecular Biology (BSHS)      
Medical Laboratory Sciences (BSHS and Post-Bacc. Cert.)      
Dual Degree: Medical Genetics and Molecular Biology (BSHS) /Clinical Microbiology (MSHS)       
Dual Degree: Medical Laboratory Sciences (BSHS) /Molecular Diagnostic Sciences (MSHS)       
Blood Banking for Medical Laboratory Science (Post-Bacc. Cert.)  

 

 
Clinical Chemistry for Medical Laboratory Science (Post-Bacc. Cert

 

 

  
Hematology for Medical Laboratory Science (Post-Bacc. Cert.)  

 

 
Medical Genetics and Molecular Biology (Post-Bacc. Cert.)  

 

 
Microbiology for Medical Laboratory Science (Post-Bacc. Cert.)

 

  

 
Health Care Quality (Grad Cert. and MSHS)  

 

 
Clinical Laboratory Management (Grad. Cert. and MSHS)      
Clinical Microbiology (MSHS)      
Laboratory Medicine (MSHS)      
Biomedical Laboratory Science (MSHS)      
Molecular Diagnostic Sciences (MSHS)      
Translational Health Sciences (PHD)

  Application deadline is December 1

    

Cost & Aid

There are several ways available to help cover the cost of your education. Depending on your eligibility, your total investment can be reduced through:

GW is committed to making your health sciences education flexible and accessible so you can balance your personal life with your professional goals. Visit the Tuition & Financial Aid resources page for program-specific costs, eligibility details, and next steps.

How to Apply to GW Health Sciences Programs

We’re here to support you through each step of the application process. Use this quick application checklist to understand what you’ll need and take the next step toward your program of choice:

  1. Choose the online or hybrid program that best fits your goals.
  2. Review the specific admissions requirements for your program.
  3. Gather your required materials, such as transcripts, resume, and personal statement, and determine your recommendation letter writers.
  4. Complete and submit your online application – this link can also be used to submit any final application materials and check your application status.  

At GW, admissions support starts early, so you can better understand your options with tuition, program fit, and health sciences admissions requirements. 
If you have any questions, please request information to speak with an advisor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are GW’s health science admissions requirements?

Admissions requirements vary by program, so be sure to review the requirements listed on your program page. In general, applicants should be prepared to submit an online application and provide official transcripts, a resume, a statement of purpose, and any additional materials required by their specific program.

How do I know which GW online or hybrid program is the right fit for me?

If you’re interested in Biomedical Laboratory Science programs, you can find out what program is right for you by completing our interactive questionnaire. If you’re interested in Clinical Research and Leadership programs, you can explore your options here. 

Our admissions advisors can also help you compare factors like curriculum, career paths, time to completion, admissions requirements, and cost. Students looking to move into leadership or change roles can work with GW’s support team to identify the program that best matches their next step. Explore individual program pages for additional details on the student experience.

Can I still attend classes if I have a busy schedule? 

Yes. GW’s online health sciences programs are designed for students who are managing full lives alongside their education. Flexible online coursework, advisor support, and program-specific guidance can help you understand what to expect and choose a path that fits your schedule and goals.

How can I plan for the cost of a degree?

Tuition and funding options can vary by program, so it’s important to review the Tuition & Aid page and your program page before applying. Depending on your eligibility, you may be able to use financial aid, scholarships, loans, employer tuition benefits, or military and veteran education benefits to help fund your GW education.

“The faculty make themselves available. They’re more than willing to meet you where you’re at. I would say I feel just unbelievably supported.”

– Alison Dalton, Student, PhD in Translational Health Sciences

 

International Students

International students should check with individual programs regarding eligibility for visa sponsorship. Generally, online and hybrid programs are not eligible for student visa sponsorship from GW. This would include transfer students from any other institution with an existing visa. To be considered for admission, there are required scores that you will need to meet. Score requirements may differ by school and program so check the admissions requirements for your program.

Applicants who have not completed a post-secondary degree from an institution where English is the sole language of instruction are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, PTE Academic, or the Duolingo English Test scores to be considered for admission. The following are the minimum scores for admission consideration:

  • TOEFL: 600 on paper based, 250 on computer-based, or 100 Internet-based,
  • PTE: overall score of 68,
  • IELTS: an overall band score of 7.0, with no individual band score below 6.0
  • DET overall score of 120.

Applicants who meet one of the following conditions can be considered for admission without submitting TOEFL, PTE or IELTS or DET scores:

  • You have earned an associate’s degree or higher from an institution where English is the sole language of instruction
  • You are a citizen of an English-speaking country  as defined on the SMHS International Applicant page.

Scores may not be more than two years old. To ensure TOEFL scores are sent to GW, use institutional code 5246. An institutional code is not required to send IELTS or PTE scores to GW. DET scores must be submitted via the Duolingo English Test system directly to GW.

Based on the results of your English Proficiency exam results and your application, you may be required to take English for Academic Purposes (EAP) during your first year of study at GW. Please note that GW evaluates each application holistically so applicants may still be recommended for EAP even if they meet the requirements for exemption. Students placed in EAP courses should anticipate additional tuition expenses as well as possible extension of time needed to complete their degree programs.

Supporting Documents

Official transcripts from institutions outside the U.S. must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from an accredited independent evaluating agency. Please be sure you request a detailed evaluation that includes all course titles, credit hours, grades, U.S. degree equivalency, grade-point averages (GPA), and date of degree conferral (course by course evaluation). For a list of acceptable foreign credential evaluation services, please visit NACES.

Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:

Mail: George Washington University
ATTN: Transcript Processing Center
1415 W 22nd St.
Suite 220
Oak Brook, IL 60523

Alternatively, official electronic transcripts can be sent to: transcripts [at] hsprograms [dot] gwu [dot] edu (transcripts[at]hsprograms[dot]gwu[dot]edu)

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