Graduate Programs Listing
The Georgetown University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences offers Ph.D., Professional Doctorate, Master's, and Certificate level programs in over 60 discipline areas.
Learn more about Georgetown University’s world-class academic offerings across three campuses and nine schools. Georgetown’s graduate and professional programs provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to make a positive difference in the world. Click for our overview summary of these world-class academic programs.
Please review your program of interest below for admissions and program requirements.
Ph.D. Programs
- Applied Mathematics Ph.D. (coming Fall 2022)
- Arabic and Islamic Studies Ph.D., M.A.
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Ph.D., M.S.
- Biology Ph.D.
- Biostatistics Ph.D., M.S., Certificate
- Cell Biology Ph.D.
- Chemistry Ph.D.
- Computer Science Ph.D., M.S.
- Economics Ph.D., M.S.
- German Ph.D., M.A.
- Global Infectious Disease Ph.D., M.S.
- Government Ph.D., M.A.
- History Ph.D.
- Linguistics* Ph.D., M.S.
- Microbiology & Immunology Ph.D., M.S.
- Neuroscience* Ph.D.
- Pharmacology Ph.D., M.S.
- Philosophy* Ph.D.
- Physics Ph.D., M.S.
- Psychology* Ph.D.
- Spanish Ph.D.
- Theological & Religious Studies Ph.D.
- Tumor Biology Ph.D., M.S.
*Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Concentration in Cognitive Science Available
The first of such concentrations is Cognitive Science which can be pursued in conjunction with several of our existing Ph.D. programs (currently, Linguistics, Philosophy, Psychology, Spanish-Linguistics, and Neuroscience).
For more information, please see the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Concentration in Cognitive Science (ICCS) page.
Professional Doctoral Programs
- Nurse Anesthesia Practice D.N.A.P.
- Nursing Practice D.N.P.
Master’s Degree Programs
- Addiction Policy & Practice M.S.
- Aging & Health M.S.
- Analytics — see Data Science & Analytics M.S.
- Applied Economics M.A.
- Arab Studies M.A.
- Arabic and Islamic Studies Ph.D., M.A.
- Art & Museum Studies M.A.
- Asian Studies M.A.
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Ph.D., M.S.
- Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases M.S., Certificate
- Bioinformatics M.S.
- Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy M.S.
- Biostatistics Ph.D., M.S., Certificate
- Biotechnology M.S.
- Catholic Clinical Ethics M.A., Certificate
- Clinical & Translational Research M.S.
- Communication, Culture & Technology M.A.
- Computer Science Ph.D., M.S.
- Conflict Resolution M.A.
- Data Science & Analytics M.S.
- Data Science for Public Policy M.S.
- Democracy & Governance M.A.
- Economics Ph.D., M.S.
- Educational Transformation M.A.
- Engaged & Public Humanities M.A.
- English M.A.
- Environmental Metrology & Policy M.S.
- Epidemiology M.S.
- Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies M.A.
- Foreign Service M.S.
- German Ph.D., M.A.
- German & European Studies M.A.
- Global Health M.S.
- Global Human Development M.G.H.D.
- Global Infectious Disease Ph.D., M.S.
- Global, International & Comparative History M.A.
- Government Ph.D., M.A.
- Health Informatics and Data Science M.S.
- Health and the Public Interest M.S.
- Health Physics M.S.
- Health Systems Administration M.S.
- Integrative Neuroscience M.S.
- International Business and Policy M.A.
- International Development Policy M.I.D.P.
- International Development Studies M.S. (in development)
- Italian Studies M.A.
- Latin American Studies M.A.
- Leadership E.M.L.
- Learning, Design, and Technology M.A.
- Linguistics Ph.D., M.S.
- Linguistics – Language and Communication M.A.
- Mathematics & Statistics M.S.
- Medical Physics M.S.
- Microbiology & Immunology Ph.D., M.S.
- Nursing M.S.
- Pharmacology Ph.D., M.S.
- Physics Ph.D., M.S.
- Physiology & Biophysics – Regular Program M.S.
- Physiology & Biophysics – Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) M.S.
- Physiology & Biophysics – Special Master’s Program M.S.
- Policy Management M.P.M.
- Political Economy M.A.
- Public Policy M.P.P.
- Security Studies M.A.
- Spanish Ph.D., M.S.
- Systems Medicine M.S.
- Tumor Biology Ph.D., M.S.
Executive Master’s Degree Programs
- Clinical Quality, Safety, and Leadership Executive Master
- Patient Safety and Quality Executive Master
- Policy Leadership Executive Master, E.M.P.L.; Executive Certificate
Dual Degree Programs
Master / Master
- Global, International, & Comparative History / Foreign Service
- Public Policy / Foreign Service
- Public Policy / German & European Studies
Master’s / Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- Arab Studies / J.D.
- Eurasian, Russian & East European Studies / J.D.
- Foreign Service / J.D.
- German & European Studies / J.D.
- Latin American Studies / J.D.
- Philosophy / J.D.
- Public Policy / J.D.
- Security Studies / J.D.
M.B.A. / Master’s
Master’s / Ph.D.
- Arab Studies / Government
- Arab Studies / History
- Eurasian, Russian & East European Studies / Government
- German & European Studies / German
- German & European Studies / Government
- German & European Studies / History
- Latin American Studies / Government
- Public Policy / Government
- Public Policy / Psychology
- Security Studies / Government
Master’s / Medical Doctor (M.D.)
- Philosophy / M.D.
- Physiology (CAM) / M.D.
- Systems Medicine / M.D.
Ph.D. / Medical Doctor (M.D.)
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology / M.D.
- Cell Biology / M.D.
- Microbiology and Immunology / M.D.
- Neuroscience / M.D.
- Pharmacology / M.D.
- Philosophy / M.D.
- Tumor Biology / M.D.
Ph.D. / Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- Government / J.D.
- Philosophy / J.D.
International Partnerships
Certificate Programs
- Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases M.S., Certificate
- Biostatistics Ph.D., M.S., Certificate
- Biotechnology BioBusiness Certificate
- Catholic Clinical Ethics M.A., Certificate
- Clinical and Translational Research Certificate
- Epidemiology Certificate
- Health Policy Certificate
- Healthcare Safety and Leadership Certificate
- Nursing – Post Graduate Certificate Certificate
- Patient Safety and Quality Certificate
- Policy Leadership Executive Master, E.M.P.L.; Executive Certificate
- Senior Living Administration Certificate (under development)
Joint Certificate Program
- Advanced Biomedical Sciences (Joint Certificate with George Mason University)
Accelerated Degree Programs
Certain Georgetown University undergraduate students may apply to participate in a special 5-year program in which they will can earn their undergraduate degree and Master’s degree in 5 years. Approval for application to this program is obtained through the appropriate College Dean’s Office. Submission of the Graduate School application and corresponding application materials are required for students seeking the 5-year degree.
Accelerated Dual Degree Programs (for current Georgetown University undergraduates Only)
- Arab Studies (B.S.F.S. / M.A.)
- Communication, Culture & Technology (A.B. or B.S. / M.A.)
- Computer Science (B.S. / M.S.)
- Conflict Resolution (A.B. / M.A.)
- Democracy & Governance (A.B. / M.A.)
- English (A.B. / M.A.)
- Eurasian Russian and East European Studies (A.B. or B.S.F.S. / M.A.)
- Foreign Service (B.S.F.S or B.S.B.A. / M.S.)
- German (A.B. / M.A.)
- German & European Studies (B.S.F.S. or A.B. in language / M.A.)
- Global Health (B.S. / M.S.)
- Global, International, and Comparative History (A.B. or B.S.F.S. / M.A.)
- Government (A.B. / M.A.) – American Government only
- Latin American Studies (M.A.) / (B.S.F.S. or A.B. (Spanish))
- Linguistics (A.B.) / Language & Communication (M.A.)
- Linguistics (A.B.) / Linguistics (M.S.)
- Mathematics & Statistics (A.B. or B.S. / M.S.)
- Security Studies (B.S.F.S. / M.A.)
- Spanish (A.B. / M.S.)
Other Georgetown Schools Offering Graduate Programs
Georgetown Law Center
Law: LL.M., S.J.D., J.D.
Tax: M.S.L.
Technology: M.L.T.
McDonough School of Business (MSB)
Business: M.B.A., E.M.B.A., MiM
Finance: M.B.F.
Management: MiM
School of Continuing Studies (SCS)
Graduate Studies: M.P.S., M.A.L.S., D.L.S.
Graduate Certificate Programs
School of Medicine
Medical Doctor: M.D.
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