MS Anatomical and Translational Sciences at George Washington University

Programme overview

The master of science in anatomical and translational sciences is a two-year, non-thesis program designed to give students advanced knowledge in basic medical sciences, clinical studies, and clinical and translational research methods. The program provides students with an in-depth understanding of human gross anatomy, embryology, functional histology, neuroanatomy, genomic medicine, bioinformatics, systems physiology, pharmacology, pharmacogenomics, and modern stem cell biology. It also provides students with a solid background in personalized medicine and the methodological aspects of translational research and clinical investigation.

Faculty: Columbian College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Anatomy and Cell Biology | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Graduate Programs. and Advanced Studies in Translational Sciences (each taken once) *Students must consult with the academic advisor before enrolling in ANAT 6223 or ANAT 6275.

Career pathways

The anatomical and translational sciences program is designed to maximize students' academic and career opportunities by enhancing the competitiveness of applications to medical schools, physician assistant programs, or advanced graduate degree programs.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MCAT and GRE scores are not required. However, applicants who have completed the MCAT or GRE should upload a copy of their official scores as a supporting document to their online application. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the PTE Academic is required of all applicants except those who hold a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from a college or university in the United States or from an institution located in a country in which English is the official language, provided English was the language of instruction. Minimum scores for the program are: - TOEFL: 600 on paper-based or 100 on Internet-bas

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.

Offers of admission are valid for the semester stated in the admission letter; most graduate programmes use rolling admissions, and some review applications collectively after the deadline.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school. Processing usually takes four to six weeks.

Apply through the official page: https://columbian.gwu.edu/graduate-admissions-faq

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