Georgetown University Biotechnology

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New Electives

A series of new electives are now being offered, some include: Fermentation and Bioprocessing, Intellectual Property, Appl. of Biotechnology to Human Diagnostics, and Programmed Cell Death. Visit the course page to learn more.

Profiles of Graduates

Graduates from the Georgetown M.S. in Biotechnology and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Programs have excelled in various career paths in the workforce and in higher education. A significant number are employed by biotechnology companies, medical, government and private research laboratories, law and financial firms and non-profit organizations. Many continue their education to pursue MBA, D.D.S., J.D., M.D., or Ph.D. degrees.

Fall 2009 Dates to Remember

  • Application Deadline
    • Fall Admission: July 1
  • August 14 - 23: International Student Housing Search
  • August 24: International Student Mandatory Orientation @ 10:00a
  • August 26 (Wed.): Laboratory Safety Course (Research Auditorium) 8:00 - 5:00p
  • August 27:
    • Lab Assessment Exam 10 - 12a (Pre-Clinical LA4)
    • Biochemistry Assessment Exam 1 - 3p (Pre-Clinical LA4)
  • August 28 (Fri): Orientation/Pre-Registration Advisement Brunch 9:00a - 2:00p (Medical Dental Buidling SW107)
  • August 31: Online Registration
  • September 2: Classes Begin (Wednesday Schedule)
  • September 2 - 15: Add/Drop Period
  • September 7: Labor Day - School Closed
  • October 12: Columbus Day - School Closed
  • November 2 -14: Pre-Registration for Spring 2010
  • November 17: Last day to WITHDRAW from Fall 2009 courses
  • November 26 - 27: Thanksgiving Holiday - No BCHB/BIOT classes Wed. 11/25
  • December 9: Classes End
  • December 14 -22: EXAM WEEK

Apply Online!

Application deadline for the Fall Semester is July 1 and for the Spring Semester is December 1

Apply Here