Overview

Key facts

Students in this Dual Bachelor of Science with a Major in Biological Anthropology and Master of Arts in the Field of Anthropology program at George Washington University build on the foundation of the biological anthropology major with graduate-level work in topics like Medical Anthropology, Preventive Conservation Techniques, Gender and Sexuality and more.

Students are advised to consult their departmental advisor regarding the details of the degrees and course of study.

Biological Anthropology emphasizes coursework on human evolution, human anatomy, and primatology. You will not only be engaged intellectually but will also be well poised for your career with preparation to work in a range of academic settings, including universities and museums or to pursue a career in medicine, public health, and psychology.

Anthropology is committed to integrating humanistic and scientific perspectives while pursuing advanced research of the highest quality. The master of arts (MA) in anthropology signals that the holder can synthesize diverse data about human beings, a skill increasingly valued in a variety of professions and academic settings.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Anthropology
Sociocultural Anthropology
Archaeology
Linguistic Anthropology

Methods in Museum Anthropology
Conservation Concepts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

147 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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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

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General requirements

Submit an Application
Submit a Writing Supplement (Optional)
Send Official Transcripts
Send Optional Test Scores
Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
Submit a School Report
Submit a Letter of Recommendation
Complete a Financial Certificate
Submit a Portfolio (Corcoran Only)
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

69780 USD / year

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Out-of-State

69780 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

69780 USD / year

≈ 69780 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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