University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University
3800 Reservoir Road, NW, Washington, DC 20057
Admissions Requirements:

Students applying for admission into the Master's Degree program in Cancer   Biology, Prevention, and Control must meet the following criteria:

  • Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences from an accredited educational institution; or have earned an equivalent degree in biology or natural sciences from a recognized college or university in another country.
  • A degree in a discipline or area other than biological sciences will require an evaluation by the Graduate Advisory Committee and admittance may be on a conditional basis.
  • Have a minimum overall grade point average of 3.00.
  • Submit official undergraduate transcript records.
  • Submit three letters of recommendation from individuals having knowledge of the applicant's potential to complete the Master's Degree program.
  • Submit a verbal and math score for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).






For more information please contact:

      Dr. Carolyn Cousin, Director of the Master's Program
       Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences
       University of the District of Columbia
       4200 Connecticut Ave, NW
       Building 44, Room 200-07
       Washington, DC 20008
       Tel: (202) 274-5874
       Fax: (202) 274-6419
       E-mail: ccousin@udc.edu

UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA