How to Apply | Master of Arts
The Master of Arts in Catholic Clinical Ethics requires an online application to be submitted to the Biomedical Graduate Education through the Georgetown Graduate School of Arts & Sciences application portal. Application elements, including letters of recommendation, must be submitted through the online application system. Only transcripts and test scores should be submitted independently by the applicant’s previous academic institution(s) and testing agency. Transcripts can be mailed before submitting your application.
Questions regarding the application and admissions process can be directed to CatholicClinicalEthics@georgetown.edu or (202) 687-1122. Online information sessions are also available.
Application Requirements
Normally, an applicant’s previous training will have been in theology, philosophy, nursing, medicine, or other appropriate foundational area. Students with other academic or clinical backgrounds, however, will be considered if they demonstrate strong academic promise.
Applicants are to submit all required credentials and supporting documentation no later than the application deadlines listed below.
The Master of Arts program requires a one-time, four-day onsite at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., during the student’s final summer semester. Once enrolled in the program, international students will work with the program and Georgetown University’s Office of Global Services to obtain their visa for onsite attendance.
Application Checklist
- Online Application
- 4-year Bachelor’s degree*
- Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher
- Transcript(s)
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Writing Sample
- Non-refundable Application Fee
- GRE Score (not required)
Georgetown Univ. Code: 5244 - TOEFL/IELTS Score (if applicable)
TOEFL: Georgetown Univ. Code for BGE: 5244
IELTS: Georgetown Univ. Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
*We highly encourage students with international credentials to have their transcripts evaluated at WES. Please select “Biomedical Graduate Education” as recipient.
Application Deadlines
- Application is due July 1st for Fall Admission
Applications are reviewed on a rolling, space-available basis.
*We highly encourage students with international credentials to have their transcripts evaluated by WES (new window) or another NACES (new window) credential evaluation service. For WES evaluation, please type in “Georgetown University” for the institution/company. For School/Division, select “Biomedical Graduate Education” as the recipient.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition and fees information can be found on the Biomedical Graduate Education website.
Merit-Based Scholarships
Merit-based tuition scholarships are available for students enrolled in our biomedical graduate programs.
Admissions FAQ
Go to the Admissions FAQ page for additional admission and application information.