Apply to the Master of Science in Bioinformatics program by submitting an online application through the Georgetown Graduate School of Arts & Sciences portal.
Bioinformatics students complete a semester-long internship in leading bioinformatics research laboratories, then present their work to all members of the Bioinformatics program. Our program does not offer a thesis option.
To learn more about the program, please contact us or fill out our Request for Information form.
Deadlines – Fall Start
October 15
Early Application
Apply early to waive the application fee. Applicants must first submit the fee waiver request form before October 15 and before submitting their program application.
May 15
Priority Application
Recommended deadline for scholarship consideration and for international applicants who will need to apply for a U.S. visa.
July 1
Application Deadline
You may still be considered for scholarships.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis.
Deadlines – Spring Start
October 15
Early Application
Apply early to waive the application fee. Applicants must first submit the fee waiver request form before October 15 and before submitting their program application.
November 1
Application Deadline
We encourage you to review our available scholarships and consider applying.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis.
Application Requirements
Applicants are to submit all required credentials and supporting documentation no later than the application deadline. Applications are reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis.
GRE scores are not required and are not used in the admission process.
International Applicants
Please note that the visa application process can take weeks or months and varies based on your country of origin. To help ensure that students receive their visas in time for registration, the program suggests that applications to the program should be completed by the May 15 priority deadline. In the event that visas are not received in time, admitted students may defer their admission one time to a future open term. There is no additional admissions application fee charge for the one-time deferral.
For more information for international applicants, please see our Biomedical Graduate Education International Students page.
Tuition & Scholarships
The Bioinformatics master’s program charges a full-time, per-semester flat rate for students taking 12 credits or more in a semester, and a part-time, per-credit rate for students taking fewer than 12 credits. Students can choose to complete the program in two or three semesters. If one of the three semesters is a summer semester, the total tuition will be two times the full-time rate.
The program offers a limited number of partial tuition scholarships. The decision on scholarships will be made when an application is fully completed. Students with scholarship offers from other institutions should contact the Program Director.
In addition to our Bioinformatics program scholarships, Biomedical Graduate Education (BGE) scholarships are available to incoming master’s students based on merit and service. Scholarship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and awarded subject to funding availability, so we recommend that you apply as soon as possible after submitting your program application. BGE also offers merit-based scholarships to a limited number of Master of Science students based on programs’ recommendations.
Financial Aid
Students may wish to apply for federal loans, private loans or outside scholarships. It is recommended that you begin the process of applying for federal financial aid as soon as possible after applying for admission. You may use the Estimated Cost of Attendance information in determining loan amounts; this program falls under Biomedical Graduate Education > Biomedical Graduate Programs.
For more information or to obtain financial aid forms, please contact osfsgradfinaid@georgetown.edu.
Accelerated Master’s (GU HSCI Students)
Undergraduate students in the Georgetown University B.S. in Human Science program may be eligible to complete our Master of Science program on an accelerated timeline.
To learn more, visit Accelerated M.S. in Bioinformatics.
Career Readiness
Our students benefit from the services of the Biomedical Graduate Education career office, including one-on-one advising, skills workshops, leadership programs and more.