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To qualify for the Master of Professional Studies in Molecular Biotechnology, students must first apply and be admitted to the College of Professional Studies.

• A Bachelor’s degree in relevant science and technology fields with at least a B average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent from an accredited college or university
• Results of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) general test
• Preference in admission is given to those applicants with strong academic credentials and appropriate undergraduate preparation.

Application Deadline: April 1 (Fall Admission)

Apply now via the web
An Electronic Graduate Admissions application is available through GW's website at http://www.gwu.edu/gradinfo. This online process allows you to submit your graduate application and electronically send requests for letters of recommendation.

For more detailed instructions for the Online Application process, click here.

Transcripts and TOEFL results should be mailed to The George Washington University, College of Professional Studies, Office of Admissions, 805 21st Street NW, Suite 301, Washington, DC 20052.

Required Application Materials

• A non-refundable application fee of $60.00 - make check or money order payable to GWU
• A completed and signed application form
• Official or certified copies of academic records 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. A detailed evaluation is required for an international transcript showing all course work, grades, and proof of the earned degree from the non-U.S. institution attended. The evaluation should also determine whether the degree earned is equivalent to a U.S. degree.
• Statement of Purpose: a 250-500 word essay on your purpose of undertaking graduate study at GW; please describe your academic objectives, research interests and career plans
• Current resume with education and work history
• Two professional or academic references, preferably one from a current supervisor
• Official results of the GRE
• Submission of the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for applicants whose native language is not English and who are not citizens of countries where English is an official language

For information about the application process and deadlines, call (202) 994-2083 or email applycps@gwu.edu.

For additional information, call 1-800-JOIN-GWU or e-mail cps@gwu.edu

Tuition is approximately $38,000 plus University and material fees. The University tuition is subject to change annually. Financial aid is available.

To apply for Stafford or alternative education loans to finance your graduate education, visit the GW graduate financial aid site at gwired.gwu.edu/finaid-g.