Georgetown University Medical Center

Information for Prospective Students

Section: Prospective Students

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ADMISSION
As a graduate program within the Georgetown University Graduate School, the Master’s Program of Biostatistics within the Department of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, and Biomathematics is subject to all pertinent University rules and regulations.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for admission must meet certain eligibility requirements set by the Graduate School and the Graduate Program. Applicants are admitted by the Dean of the Graduate School. Admitted applicants who confirm their intended enrollment will be eligible to participate in graduate student orientation and registration activities.

ADMISSION DEADLINES
June 30, 2010 - Domestic Students
June 1, 2010 - International Students

APPLICATION FORM
Submission of the electronic application form will activate your application to the Graduate School. The application form must be submitted by June 30, 2008. The online application system allows for the electronic submission of the application form and supporting application documents, such as the personal statement and résumé, as well as online recommendations. All hard-copy documents submitted in support of the application should be submitted in a self-assembled packet.

Apply to this graduate program using our online application form, located HERE.

Send all supplemental materials, transcripts, and other credentials to:
Office of Biomedical Graduate Education
Attn: Credentials - BIOSTATISTICS
Box 571411-P
3900 Reservoir Road, N.W.
NE303, Med-Dent Building
Washington, DC 20057-1411

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS - Official Test Results
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required, but is strongly recommended.
English Proficiency: TOEFL/ IELTS
All applicants who are not native English speakers are required to demonstrate a level of proficiency in the English language sufficient to meet the admission requirement of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Proficiency can be demonstrated by the receipt of a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or from a university where English is the primary language of instruction. All other non-native speakers must achieve at least a minimum score on either the TOEFL or IELTS test. Test scores must be received by the application deadline date. Applicants should allow six to eight weeks from the test date for the reporting of scores to the institution. Applications will not be considered without TOEFL/IELTS scores.
TOEFL: A minimum score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based tests) or 80 (iBT test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The institutional code is 5244.
IELTS: A minimum score of 7.0 from the International English Language Testing System.

PREREQUISITES
Applicants should have a basic course in Statistics, Multi-variable Calculus, and Linear Algebra. Alternative combinations of coursework and/or experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

TUITION AND FEES
At the Office of Student Financial Services website, students will find the answers to frequently asked questions, as well as information about how to apply for loans, and links to helpful sources of information about financing a graduate education, and more. An average Cost of Attendance budget is used by the Office of Student Financial Services to determine a student’s eligibility for federal student financial aid and/or private loan. For the 2009-10 academic year, tuition at 12 credits per semester is $36,744.00. The charge per credit hour for the 2009-10 academic year is $1,531.00.  Masters students in the Department of Biostatistics pay the following tuition for the 2009-10 academic year:  1st semester: $13,779.00 (9 credits), 2nd semester: $18,372.00 (12 credits), 3rd semester (last semester): $16,841.00. 

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
Georgetown University Off-Campus Housing was established to serve the needs of students, providing information and resources to help guide you through the often overwhelming processes involved in securing off campus living accommodations.  Please visit the OCH website for more information.

STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT(SRA) POSITION
The Department of Biostatistics, Bioinformatics and Biomathematics is pleased for the first time to be able to offer financial assistance to a select number of graduate students through part-time academic employment, assisting a faculty member with his or her research. The Student Research Assistant (SRA) position is offered and provided on a per semester basis, depending on availability of projects.

The student conducts research under the supervision of a faculty member or a Principal Investigator from the Georgetown University Medical Center on a project in the supervisor’s area of expertise. The project may involve any aspect of basic science, cancer control, clinical trials, microarray analysis, population science, epidemiology, database and bioinformatics or proteomics.

The Director of Graduate Studies assigns qualified students who intend to matriculate to appropriate projects based on the students’ background and skill set. Students are expected to work approximately 20 hours a week and will be compensated up to $5,000 per semester. Note: This compensation amount is not reflected in a deduction from the student’s financial account, but is provided as a check for work completed during the part-time employment.

CONTACT
Any questions or comments about the M.S. in Biostatistics program, please e-mail:ctw26@georgetown.edu

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