Accelerated B.S. (B.A.)/M.S. Program
The accelerated B.S.(B.A.)/M.S. in Epidemiology program offers a rigorous, interdisciplinary education in the science of epidemiology.
Designed for motivated undergraduate students, you can begin graduate-level coursework during your senior year, with all courses covered under your flat undergraduate tuition rate. By completing the master’s degree in just two semesters instead of four, you’ll benefit from tuition savings and a deeper expertise in the epidemiology discipline.
Who can apply to the B.S.(B.A.)/M.S. in Epidemiology program
You can apply to the accelerated program if you:
- Are a current candidate for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree at Georgetown University
- Are in your junior year
- Have an overall GPA of 3.5
- Have the approval of your undergraduate dean
Prerequisites
You must also have completed these courses to join the accelerated program in Epidemiology:
- One semester of biology, including any Georgetown biology course, except for botany.
- One semester of calculus or statistics (MATH: 1320, 1350, 1040 or 2140).
- AP and transfer credits suffice
Accelerated degree requirements
The accelerated degree program requires you to complete the 120 credits required to earn a Georgetown undergraduate degree and 34 credits for the M.S. in Epidemiology degree, with no break in between.
You will take M.S. credits during your senior year. You can count up to six credits for both your B.S./B.A. and M.S. degrees. You will then take other courses that solely count towards your master’s degree.
Sample course schedule
Students in the accelerated B.S.(B.A.)/M.S. program typically follow this schedule.
Year 1 (undergraduate senior year)
| Semester | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | EPID 5001: Epidemiology I: Principles of Epidemiology OR EPID 5003: Biostatistics I: Introductory Biostatistics | 3 |
| EPID 7949: EPID Independent Study | 3 | |
| Spring | EPID 5002: Epidemiology II: Advanced Methods in Epidemiology OR EPID 5005: Biostatistics II: Applied Biostatistics | 3 |
| EPID 5006: Computer Software Lab II (in conjunction with EPID 5005) | 1 | |
| EPID 7949: EPID Independent Study | 3 |
Year 2 (first graduate year)
| Semester | Course | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | EPID 5001: Epidemiology I: Principles of Epidemiology OR EPID 5003: Biostatistics I: Introductory Biostatistics | 3 |
| EPID 5010: Research Ethics & Professional Development Seminar | 1 | |
| EPID 5007: Introduction to Social and Behavioral Health & Health Disparities Research | 3 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Elective | 2 | |
| EPID 9999: Thesis Research | 0 | |
| Spring | EPID 5002: Epidemiology II: Advanced Methods in Epidemiology OR EPID 5005: Biostatistics II: Applied Biostatistics | 3 |
| EPID 5006: Computer Software Lab II (in conjunction with EPID 5005) | 1 | |
| EPID 5011: Research Ethics & Professional Development Seminar | 1 | |
| EPID 5008: Introduction to Cancer Epidemiology | 1.5 | |
| EPID 5009: Introduction to Infectious Disease Epidemiology | 1.5 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| EPID 9999: Thesis Research | 0 |
Application deadlines
You must submit your application in the spring semester of your junior year.
Priority deadline | January 15
Final deadline | April 1
Submit any questions to epidemiology@georgetown.edu.
How to apply
To apply to the accelerated program, you need to:
- Consult with your undergraduate dean.
- Consult with our program director by emailing epidemiology@georgetown.edu.
- Follow the instructions for how to apply to the M.S. in Epidemiology and submit your online application.
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