Apply to the Master of Science in Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences program by submitting an online application through the Georgetown Admissions portal.
Apply early to waive the application fee. You must submit a fee waiver request form and wait for it to be processed before you submit your program application.
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.
A 4-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a GPA of 3.0 or higher (across all undergraduate coursework and/or institutions attended) with coursework in math, physics, biology and chemistry.
Acceptance into the program is competitive, and our standards are consistent with other rigorous graduate degree programs in the sciences. In addition to possessing an undergraduate academic record, successful applicants will have a strong academic foundation in the basic science disciplines.
The statement of purpose allows you to highlight areas of your background or interests that may not be clear in other areas of your application. Please include your interest and/or experience in complementary and alternative medicine.
Applicants to any Georgetown program may choose to submit an Optional Statement that addresses diversity, personal background and contributions to community. A detailed prompt for the statement can be found in the application.
We encourage you to consider applying for the Hoyas for Science Scholarship , offered through Georgetown Biomedical Graduate Education. Please note that the scholarship has a similar prompt to the Optional Statement, and you can incorporate your Optional Statement text into your essay for this scholarship application.
All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of proficiency in the English language sufficient to meet the Graduate Admissions requirement. Follow the TOEFL/IELTS instructions in Admissions FAQ to determine whether you need to send us test scores to prove your English language proficiency.
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.
The fund provides partial merit-based scholarships that are awarded to eligible fall incoming students in the Integrative Medicine & Health Sciences program. The fund is offered by the Division of Integrative Medicine and Whole Person Health. Integrative Medicine and Whole Person Health are strongly rooted in the principles of Cura Personalis (care for the whole person) and the use of globally diverse medical systems for the development of mind, body, and health as a whole.
Biomedical Graduate Education (BGE) offers scholarships 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.
Grants and loans can help you cover the costs of your degree. Visit the Office of Student Financial Aid website to learn about financing your graduate education. For more information or assistance with the financial aid process, 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.
Our students benefit from the services of the Biomedical Graduate Education career office, including one-on-one advising, skills workshops, leadership programs and more.
