Overview

Majors in the Biology of Global Health (BGH) program from Georgetown University will gain a thorough understanding of the science underlying health concerns - from biology to chemistry to quantitative science foundations - overlaid with an education about the societal issues that impact health.

Students will develop skills in evidence-based analysis, quantitative reasoning, and communication. The broadened perspectives and applied curriculum reinforce the Jesuit qualities of character, conscience, and citizenship.

Career Paths

The Biology of Global Health major prepares students for tremendous diversity of graduate programs and careers in scientific research, education, medicine, law, policy and public health. Beyond coursework, undergraduates have many opportunities in the Washington, DC area for internships in scientific research, policy, education, and health. Many majors also choose to study abroad as an important component of their global health education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gateway: Biology of Global Health

Senior Seminar

Biochemistry

Genetics

Dynamic Processes in Biological Physics

Cell Biology

Developmental Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Biology Public Health Health Sciences View 911 other Bachelors in Public Health in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Application requirements found on the How to Apply page.

Transcripts: Official SpanTran (TEC), WES, or ECE course-by-course evaluation for all institutions attended outside of the U.S.

English Language Proficiency Exams for non-native English speakers.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

71136 USD / year

≈ 71136 USD / year
Out-of-State

71136 USD / year

≈ 71136 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

71136 USD / year

≈ 71136 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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