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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
| Application Deadline! December 1, 2009 |
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We are pleased you have chosen to learn more about the opportunities that await you at Georgetown University. Whether this is your first time visiting this page or you have been here many times before, we hope you will find it to be a clear and effective way to discover more about Global Infectious Diseases, Ph.D. program!
Application Materials required:
- Application Form
- Non-refundable Application Fee
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume/CV (including publications, if applicable)
- Official Transcripts
- Official Recommendations
- Official Score Report for the GRE General Test
- Official Score Report for the TOEFL/IELTS
- The 500-word academic statement of purpose should describe your academic and professional goals and their fit with the Global Infectious Disease graduate program.
General Qualifications and Prerequisites:
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required, though 3.5 or higher is preferred.
- GRE General Test scores of 1300 (combined) or higher for the Verbal and Quantitative sections, and 4.5 or higher on the Analytical Writing section, are preferred.
- GRE Subject Test (Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology) is recommended.
- Previous research experience is not required
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Stipend:
For applicants awarded a stipend in the PhD program, the stipend is $25,500 for the FY09 fiscal year. An average of 5 students are accepted each year. Thesis research tuition for PhD students is $5000 per annum and Fellows' tuition and several other fees are covered by the University, in addition to their stipend.
Financial Aid:
Detailed information pertaining to loans and scholarships from external sources can be obtained from the Office of Student Financial Services. Please visit our Student Support page for information about funding available from external sources for graduate students. A special program is available for students from Mexico. For further information, see the CONACYT page.
(For Graduate Tuition Information, Click HERE!)
Housing for Full-Time Students:
For full-time students, inquiries should be directed to the Off-Campus Housing Office, 202-687-4560 or by visiting the university housing e-mail at: campushousing@georgetown.edu
Submitting Your Application:
Any application materials that must be mailed should be addressed to:
Office of Graduate Admissions
Attn: Credentials - (Global Infectious Disease)
Box 571004
3700 O Street, N.W. (ICC-302)
Washington, DC 20057-1004
Information Contact:
Minnie An
Coordinator, Graduate Programs
Tel: 202-687-3422
Email: ma554@georgetown.edu
Global Infectious Diseases
3rd Floor, Medical-Dental Building, 3900 Reservoir Road, Washington DC 20057-1440
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