Admission Deadlines Fall: July 20
Spring: December 1
Summer: March 20
Standardized test scores SAT/ACT optional
Recommendation(s) required One letter of recommendation from an academic instructor who can strongly attest to your academic ability, and/or an Individual who served in a supervisory capacity for you, and who can strongly attest to your work ethic.
Prior academic records 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. Transcripts must be forwarded in their original sealed envelopes. Official transcript may also be sent electronically directly from the institution.
Applicants may receive credit for college-level coursework through International Baccalaureate (IB) or College Board Advanced Placement (AP) examinations. Official score results must be forwarded directly from the College Board.  Please refer to GW Undergraduate Admissions (https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/) for information on maximum credits, minimum scores, and GW course equivalents for AP and IB credits.
Non-traditional credit sources may be considered on a case-by-case basis (i.e. military coursework, credit-by-exam, and non-college based health programs). Information on transfer credit eligibility may be found in the Bulletin under Regulations (see Transfer Credit/Advanced Standing for Undergraduates), including minimum letter grade requirements.
Statement of purpose All applicants are required to submit a 250–500 word essay describing your reasons for undertaking study at the George Washington University. Focus on your academic objectives, career goals and related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and extra-curricular activities relevant to your program of interest. Include any substantial accomplishments not already mentioned on the application form as well as obstacles you have overcome that influenced your desire to pursue this program of study.
Additional requirements All students must meet Essential Functions requirements, and successfully meet the criminal background check and drug screen requirements. (https://smhs.gwu.edu/academics/health-sciences/academics/admissions/background-checks-and-drug-screenings )
Transfer coursework must be earned with a C or better (C- grades and lower do not transfer to GW SMHS).
A resumé or curriculum vitae is required.
Prerequisites At least 45 semester hours of college with a minimum cumulative and science GPA of 2.5 from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning. Students applying under a Guaranteed Admission Agreement must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75. Prerequisite coursework must include the following:
English Composition (6 credits)
General Biology (lecture and ‘hands-on’ lab) (8 credits)
College Mathematics (algebra, statistics, or higher 3 credits)
Humanities (3 credits)
Social and Behavioral Science (3 credits)
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: 120 credits, including 45 to 60 transfer credits to satisfy general education, advanced standing requirements, and a minimum of 60 credits taken at GW.

General Education and prerequisite courses
6 credits in English composition
8 credits in general biology I and II
3 credits in humanities
3 credits in quantitative reasoning (college algebra, statistics, or higher)
6 credits in social sciences
19 to 24 credits in elective and/or additional required courses
Required courses that can be transferred in or taken at GW
3 credits in chemistry or biochemistry
4 credits in microbiology with lab
3 credits in biotechnology
Major courses that must be taken at GW
CERT 3004Endocrinology for Health Sciences
CERT 3005Current Topics in Biomedical Sciences
CERT 4010Clinical Human Embryology
CERT 4011Human Embryology Laboratory
CERT 4012Clinical Human Andrology
CERT 4013Human Andrology Laboratory
CERT 4014Human Reproductive Cryobiology
MLS 2007WMicrobes and Society
MLS 3000Clinical Laboratory Mathematics
MLS 3001WProfessional Ethics for Medical Laboratory Scientists
MLS 4141Immunology and Serology
MLS 4151Molecular Diagnostics
MLS 4158Laboratory Management and Operations
MLS 4171Human Genetics
MLS 4251Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
Electives
21 to 26 credits in CERT, HSCI, or MLS elective courses.
Concentration option
Students who wish to complete a concentration must take the required courses within the concentration as their elective credits.
Molecular Biology concentration
Required
MLS 4170Introduction to Molecular Biology
MLS 4172Molecular Diagnostics Capstone
MLS 4217Molecular Techniques
MLS 4242Applications of Molecular Testing
MLS 4252Applications of Molecular Testing Laboratory
MLS 4266Molecular Diagnostics Practicum
Electives
1 to 6 credits in electives courses.
Microbiology concentration
Required
MLS 2005Plagues, Pandemics, and Epidemics
MLS 4116Clinical Bacteriology I
MLS 4117Clinical Bacteriology II
MLS 4119Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology
MLS 4164Clinical Microbiology Practicum
MLS 4216Clinical Bacteriology Laboratory
MLS 4219Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology Laboratory
Electives
5 to 10 credits in elective courses.

This is a secondary degree completion program.

The following requirements must be fulfilled: 120 credits, at least 60 of which must be taken at GW. 

General Education and prerequisite courses
3 credits in English composition
3 credits in critical thinking in the humanities
6 credits in critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, or scientific reasoning in the social sciences
8 credits in general biology with lab
3 credits in quantitative reasoning (must be in algebra or statistics at the college level or above)
37 credits in elective courses and/or additional required courses
Required and elective courses that can be transferred in or taken at GW
3 credits in introduction to biotechnology for health sciences
3 credits in microbiology (lecture)
1 credit in microbiology for health sciences laboratory (lab)
3 credits in organic chemistry or biochemistry (MLS 3003 Biochemistry for Health Sciences if taken at GW.)
Core courses for the major (60 credits) that must be taken at GW
CERT 3004Endocrinology for Health Sciences
CERT 3005Current Topics in Biomedical Sciences
CERT 4010Clinical Human Embryology
CERT 4011Human Embryology Laboratory
CERT 4012Clinical Human Andrology
CERT 4013Human Andrology Laboratory
CERT 4014Human Reproductive Cryobiology
MLS 2007WMicrobes and Society
MLS 3000Clinical Laboratory Mathematics
MLS 3001WProfessional Ethics for Medical Laboratory Scientists
MLS 4141Immunology and Serology
MLS 4151Molecular Diagnostics
MLS 4158Laboratory Management and Operations
MLS 4171Human Genetics
MLS 4251Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
Optional concentration
Students who wish to complete a concentration in either molecular biology or microbiology must take the required courses and number of elective credits listed below.
Molecular biology concentration
Required
MLS 4170Introduction to Molecular Biology
MLS 4172Molecular Diagnostics Capstone
MLS 4217Molecular Techniques
MLS 4242Applications of Molecular Testing
MLS 4252Applications of Molecular Testing Laboratory
MLS 4266Molecular Diagnostics Practicum
Elective
One 1-credit elective course
Microbiology Concentration
Required
MLS 2005Plagues, Pandemics, and Epidemics
MLS 4116Clinical Bacteriology I
MLS 4117Clinical Bacteriology II
MLS 4119Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology
MLS 4216Clinical Bacteriology Laboratory
MLS 4219Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology Laboratory
MLS 4164Clinical Microbiology Practicum
Electives
5 credits in elective courses