BS Health Sciences with a Major in Clinical Embryology and Assisted Reproductive Technology at George Washington University

Programme overview

Clinical embryologists are trained medical laboratory professionals who specialize in helping infertility case treatment via the use of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and assisted reproductive technology (ART). Nationally there is a critical shortage of experienced clinical embryologists due to the lack of educational training programs in the United States as well as an increased need for IVF and ART across the country. As a result, the job demand in this field is high. GW's bachelor of science in health sciences in clinical embryology and assisted reproductive technology (CEART) program explores the latest in clinical embryology.

Faculty: School of Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Undergraduate Programs, School of Medicine and Health Sciences | Duration: 60 credits | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

6 credits in critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, or scientific reasoning in the social sciences 3 credits in a course that has an approved oral communication component. This requirement is satisfied by completing CERT 3005 in the required core curriculum. * 3 credits in quantitative reasoning (must be in mathematics or statistics) 3 credits in scientific reasoning. This requirement is satisfied with the general biology prerequiste.

Career pathways

Pursue a viable career path in addition to a degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level admission (applies to all majors): 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. 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

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year students enter in the fall semester; transfer applications are accepted for fall and spring admission.

Early Decision I deadline is November 1 and Early Decision II is January 5 (both binding); the Regular Decision deadline is January 5. Applications use the Common Application. Transfer applications are due April 15 for fall and October 1 for spring. Testing is optional (SAT or ACT), except for BA/MD, homeschooled and narrative-evaluation applicants. BFA applicants (except Interior Architecture) submit a portfolio of 10 to 15 works through SlideRoom. The application fee is $80.

International applicants whose first language is not English submit TOEFL (minimum 90), IELTS (minimum 6.5) or PTE Academic scores.

Apply through the official page: https://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu

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