Admissions Deadlines: Fall - December 1
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) letters of recommendation. Recommendations should be from an academic instructor who can strongly attest to your academic ability and/or someone who has served in a supervisory capacity for you and can strongly attest to your work ethic. Recommendations from family and friends are not accepted.
Prior Academic Records: Official transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended (including via dual enrollment), whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Official transcripts must be forwarded in their original sealed envelopes or sent electronically directly from the institution.
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 1,000 words or less, describe your interest in undertaking study at The George Washington University, your academic objectives, potential dissertation topic, career goals, and related qualifications. Please highlight any of your related qualifications and achievements-- including academic, community, professional, or extra-curricular activities relevant to your program of interest. Include any substantial accomplishments not already mentioned within the application.
Degree and GPA Requirements: A graduate degree or entry-level professional doctorate in a biomedical science or health-related field from an accredited institution
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
Prerequisites: 3 semester units each of graduate-level epidemiology and biostatistics completed with a grade of B or higher; B- is insufficient.
Additional Requirements: Resume is required.
Evidence of academic preparation in basic research methods and statistics.
Evidence of health-related practice, leadership, or research.
International Students: International students should check with individual programs regarding eligibility for visa sponsorship. Generally, online and hybrid programs are not eligible for student visa sponsorship from GW. This would include transfer students from any other institution with an existing visa.
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 click here (https://www.naces.org/members.php).
Applicants who are not U.S. citizens are required to submit official test scores for either Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or Pearsons Test of English (PTE), Academic the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Duolingo English Test (DET). The following are the minimum scores for admission consideration: TOEFL: 600 on paper based, 250 on computer-based, or 100 Internet-based, PTE: overall score of 68, IELTS: an overall band score of 7.0, with no individual band score below 6.0, or DET overall score of 120. *Scores can be no older than 2 years.
International applicants who meet the following conditions may be considered for admission without submitting TOEFL, PTE or IELTS or DET scores: They are a citizen of countries where English is the official language (as identified by GW ISO list of Exempt countries) OR; They hold at least a bachelor degree from a country where English is the official language as well as language of instruction OR; They hold at least a bachelor degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. regional accrediting agency.

Supporting documents not submitted online should be mailed to:

George Washington University 
ATTN: Transcript Processing Center 
1415 W 22nd St. 
Suite 220 
Oak Brook, IL 60523 
 
Documents may be submitted electronically to: transcripts@hsprograms.gwu.edu.

Contact for questions:

hsphora@gwu.edu
202-994-0384 (phone)
Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 54 credits, successful completion of a comprehensive examination, a proposal defense, and a defended dissertation.

Required Courses
THS 8101Foundations in Translational Health Sciences
THS 8103Principles of Collaboration and Team Science
THS 8105Translational Health Sciences in Complex Health Systems
THS 8107Program Theory and Health Innovations
THS 8109Implementation Science and Innovation Leadership
THS 8121Advanced Study Design for Translational Research
THS 8123Qualitative Methods in Translational Health Sciences
THS 8125Advanced Statistical Methods for Clinical and Translational Research
THS 8202Knowledge Translation in Complex Health Systems
THS 8203Bioethical Implications of Health Research
THS 8206Translating Literature for Interdisciplinary Scholarship
THS 8221Mixed Methods Research in Translational Health Sciences
THS 8961Proposal Defense Preparation
THS 8996Dissertation Seminar I
THS 8997Dissertation Seminar II
THS 8998Dissertation Seminar III
Electives
6 credits in elective courses selected from the following:
CRA 6205Clinical Investigation
HSCI 6265Grantsmanship in Translational Research
HSCI 6297Independent Study for Health Professionals
OT 8215Quality Improvement through Translational Practices
OT 8220Measurement of Human Function and Learning
THS 8127Systematic Reviews of Healthcare Innovations
THS 8214Information Literacy for Health Professionals
THS 8227Survey Methods for Translational Health Sciences