Washington D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Biology of Global Health in Washington United States | Georgetown University
Georgetown University
|
Washington United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
64,976
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The pursuit of scientific knowledge is fundamentally driven by how fundamental discoveries improve worldwide human health. This program explores the biological foundations of international health challenges, combining laboratory research, quantitative sciences, and insights from policy, economics, ethics, and cultural studies. Georgetown stands out in infectious disease and genetic research while leading interdisciplinary efforts that connect health policy, law, and ethics to global concerns.
Prospective students begin as Biology majors before declaring the Biology of Global Health specialization in their sophomore year. Upon declaration, they receive guidance from a dedicated faculty advisor.
During their second spring semester, students enroll in BIOL-1940, Biology of Global Health—a writing-intensive Gateway course fulfilling the University's Integrated Writing requirement. The curriculum includes foundational Chemistry, Calculus, Statistics, and Quantitative Science (Biostatistics, Epidemiology, or Economic Statistics), plus two interdisciplinary courses examining health's societal dimensions (Ethics, Policy, Law, or Economics).
Close collaboration with faculty advisors ensures proper course sequencing and prerequisite completion. With departmental pre-approval, up to two study-abroad Biology courses may apply toward major requirements.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A complete application should include -
Georgetown Application for First-Year Admission
Georgetown Application Supplement
Secondary School Report (including transcript)
Teacher Recommendation
Georgetown University requires submission of SAT and/or ACT scores as part of our holistic application review process. Candidates for admission should submit official score reports from the College Board and/or ACT.
SAT (SAT Code 5244)
Students must submit an official score report from The College Board.
Georgetown only considers the Verbal (EBRW) and Math portions of the SAT in our review process.
The Committee on Admissions will consider the highest EBRW score and the highest Math score from multiple test administrations.
ACT (ACT Code 0668)
Students must submit an official score report.
Georgetown only considers the English, Math, Reading, and Science sections of the ACT in our review process.
Georgetown does not use the new ACT super score optional reports. Please send all individual ACT scores to our office from each ACT test administration as we are not a score choice school.
Georgetown recommends, but does not require, results from an English language proficiency test for students who attend a school where English is not the language of instruction.
Georgetown accepts results from the DET (Duolingo English Test), IELTS, or TOEFL (PBT, iBT and IPT Plus versions), to fulfill this recommendation.
Georgetown Application for First-Year Admission
Georgetown Application Supplement
Secondary School Report (including transcript)
Teacher Recommendation
Georgetown University requires submission of SAT and/or ACT scores as part of our holistic application review process. Candidates for admission should submit official score reports from the College Board and/or ACT.
SAT (SAT Code 5244)
Students must submit an official score report from The College Board.
Georgetown only considers the Verbal (EBRW) and Math portions of the SAT in our review process.
The Committee on Admissions will consider the highest EBRW score and the highest Math score from multiple test administrations.
ACT (ACT Code 0668)
Students must submit an official score report.
Georgetown only considers the English, Math, Reading, and Science sections of the ACT in our review process.
Georgetown does not use the new ACT super score optional reports. Please send all individual ACT scores to our office from each ACT test administration as we are not a score choice school.
Georgetown recommends, but does not require, results from an English language proficiency test for students who attend a school where English is not the language of instruction.
Georgetown accepts results from the DET (Duolingo English Test), IELTS, or TOEFL (PBT, iBT and IPT Plus versions), to fulfill this recommendation.
Tuition
USD
64,976