Overview

Thank you for your interest in our Master of Science in Microbiology and Immunology degree program from Georgetown University. We are pleased you have chosen to learn more about the opportunities that await you at Georgetown's Department of Microbiology & Immunology. 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 this unique program.

The Program

Ongoing research and high-quality education are an answer to the challenges presented by infectious disease. The department of Microbiology & Immunology is uniquely positioned to ensure a superior learning environment for students interested in General Microbiology & Immunology. It's proximity to such organizations as the National Institute of Health provides our students with rarely available insights into the national response to the problem of emerging infectious diseases. Graduates of our program will be prepared to work in establishments that have a direct impact on infectious diseases in the United States and abroad.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Immunology

Bacteriology and Mycology

Modern Methods in Molecular Biology

Core Concepts: Biochemistry

Biology/Biochemistry of Viruses

Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

30 alternative credits

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

Online Application

Application Fee

Academic Statement of Purpose

Three recommendations

Resume/CV (including publications, if applicable)

Transcript(s)

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or MCAT (if applicable to program)

TOEFL / IELTS (if applicable)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

61610 USD / year

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Out-of-State

61610 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

61610 USD / year

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Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

The Program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Washington, D. C.

Financing

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