| Admissions Deadlines: | Fall - August 6 |
| Spring - December 6 | |
| Summer - March 15 | |
| The application and all supporting documentation (fees, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, transcripts) must be received by the deadline in order for the application to be reviewed. | |
| Standardized Test Scores: | Not required |
| Recommendations required: | Two (2) recommendations |
| Prior Academic Records: | Transcripts required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Transcripts must be forwarded in their original sealed envelopes. |
| If academic records are in a language other than English, a certified English language translation must be provided in addition to the original transcripts; translations alone will not be accepted. | |
| Official transcripts from institutions outside the U.S. must be accompanied by an official transcript evaluation from an accredited independent evaluating agency. Please be sure you request a detailed evaluation that includes all course titles, credit hours, grades, U.S. degree equivalency, grade-point averages (GPA), and date of degree conferral. For a list of acceptable foreign credential evaluation services, please follow this link: https://www.naces.org/members | |
| Statement of Purpose: | In an essay of 250 to 500 words, describe your reasons for undertaking study in the Health Sciences at The George Washington University. You should state your academic objectives, career plans, and related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and community activities, as well as any other substantial accomplishments not already mentioned on the application form. |
| Degree and GPA Requirements: | 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale |
| Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution | |
| International Applicants: | Please follow this link - https://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-student-application-requirements - to review the International Applicant Information carefully for details on required documents and English language requirements. |
| PLEASE NOTE that the Health Sciences programs require the following minimum English language test scores for admission: | |
| - Academic IETLS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score below 6.0; or | |
| - TOEFL: 600 on paper-based, 250 on computer-based, or 100 on Internet-based; or | |
| - PTE Academic: 68 |
Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:
George Washington University
ATTN: Transcript Processing Center
8300 Norman Center Dr
Suite 400
Bloomington, MN 55437
Alternatively, official electronic transcripts can be sent to transcripts@hsprograms.gwu.edu.
Contact for questions:
hsphora@gwu.edu
202-994-0384 (phone)
202-994-0870 (fax)
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday
The following requirements must be fulfilled: 12 credits, including 9 credits required courses and one 3-credit elective course. Courses successfully completed in this program are transferable to the master of science in health sciences (MSHS) in clinical research administration degree program.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| CRA 6204 | The Clinical Research Industry | |
| RCR 6201 | Introduction to Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Research | |
| RCR 6202 | Regulatory Strategy in the Development of Therapeutics | |
| Elective | ||
| One course selected from the following: | ||
| CRA 6203 | Partnerships with Human Subjects | |
| CRA 6209 | Quality and Risk Management | |
| CRA 6211 | Monitoring, Auditing, and Oversight in Clinical Research | |
| RAFF 6203 | Regulatory Strategy in the Development of Devices and Diagnostics | |
| RCR 6206 | International Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Research | |