BSHS in Clinical Research Administration: Admission Requirements
Key Dates
Fall | Spring | |
Application Deadline | 7/29/2022 | December 2022 |
Start Date | 8/29/2022 | January 2023 |
Admissions Requirements
To apply for the BSHS in Clinical Research Administration program, you’ll need:
Completed Application |
At least 24 credit hours of college-level coursework or an Associate’s degree. Non-traditional credit sources may be considered on a case-by-case basis (e.g., military coursework, credit-by-exam, EMT or RN license, and non-college-based health programs). Applicants must have completed at least one college course since high school graduation. Completed college-level coursework required for admission: 3 credits of English composition, 3 credits of quantitative reasoning (college-level math course such as college algebra or statistics), 4 credits of physical or natural science (including lab), 6 credits of social science, and 3 credits of humanities. Starting Fall 2022: Applicants for Fall 2022 and thereafter must have met the above requirements plus at least 6 credits of English composition (instead of 3 credits). |
2.5 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale for all previous college level coursework |
Resume/CV |
Personal statement of 250-500 words that includes reasons for pursuing this degree, any qualifications, accomplishments or honors, and career goals. |
One letter of recommendation from a previous instructor or employer |
Application fee: A non-refundable application fee of $80 is required. The application fee is waived for active-duty U.S. military, current GW students, degree-holding GW alumni, current McNair Program Scholars, and graduates of minority-serving institutions (MSI). |
Official transcripts from every college and university attended. All non-U.S. transcripts (including those in English) must be evaluated by an accredited foreign credential agency. Please find the list of member organizations here: https://www.naces.org/members If you have an Associate’s degree from a participating D.C., Maryland, or Virginia community college, you may be eligible for guaranteed admission to this program. Review the list of participating institutions or complete this form to speak with an online admissions advisor for more details. |
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International Students
This program is not visa eligible. Permanent residents or those with a valid visa (e.g., work) may apply to perform their rotation in the US. International students may apply without a visa if they have an approved clinical site in their geographic region. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens are also required to submit official test scores for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Pearson’s Test of English (PTE) Academics, or the academic International English Language Test System (IELTS). The following are the minimum scores for admission consideration:
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International applicants may be considered for admission without submitting the above scores if:
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NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.