The full-time program consists of three semesters that can be completed in as few as 13 months. The part-time program plan of study can be customized, but usually takes approximately two years.

Please find detailed information on the Non-Formal Concentrations webpage.

Almost all core courses are offered during weekday evenings. Times of concentration / elective courses vary, but students have flexibility to select them accordingly.

Yes, we enroll part-time students! Click here to learn more about the part-time track. Please be advised that the Field Research Module, which requires a minimum 12-week applied field research work abroad, cannot be waived, and that some concentration courses may only be offered during the daytime hours.

The program is offered on-campus only (except for the field research module).

The priority deadline is January 15 followed by rolling admissions through a final deadline of June 1. If possible, we recommend that applicants apply by the priority deadline.

Historically, those who submit their applications by the priority deadline have a slightly better chance at earning admission and partial, merit-based scholarships.  This is because we simply have more seats available early in the admission cycle. Also, the application fee is waived for applicants who apply by the priority deadline. 

Yes!  We continue to admit (and award merit-based scholarships, depending on availability, to) worthy candidates through 1 June.  If you’re still unsure about applying, feel free to contact us to speak with a program representative.

Please visit the How to Apply page for detailed application instructions.

No standardized test scores are required.  However, applicants may choose to submit GRE or GMAT scores to supplement their application.

No, there are no prerequisite courses required for this program.  

Our students come from a variety of academic backgrounds — everything from public health to anthropology to language studies (and much more!).  More important is how you’ve identified and applied your passion for global health.  Undergraduate major is relevant, but only part of your story.

The Statement of Purpose response should demonstrate your critical thinking skills.  Why are you passionate about global health?  Why do you want to pursue this passion at Georgetown?  Tell us your story!

Yes, either a resume or CV is required.

The three recommendations submitted should be academic and/or professional in nature.  Ideally, at least one should be from a professional reference, and at least one should be from an academic reference.  If applicants have been removed from undergraduate study for a long time — or if they have just graduated from college — then we understand that recommendations will be more professional or academic in nature.

Yes, a recorded video interview is required as a part of the online application. Questions are provided in writing and applicants have an allotment of time to respond whilst being recorded. The system allows applicants only one opportunity to record their responses. As a small program, the video interview is an important way for our faculty to get to know you as an applicant.

The video interview is not a test! The video interview is a great way for our faculty to get to know you and learn about your interests and passions. We understand that you may be nervous recording your interview and that is okay! 

While not required, we strongly recommend that applicants have experience living, working, or studying abroad – particularly in a low- or middle-income country. However, we do evaluate applications in a holistic manner.

Substantive exposure in any resource-challenged environment requiring adaptivity and cross-cultural communication skills is highly beneficial.

You are responsible for ensuring that your application is submitted with all the required components.  All applicants will apply online and may access an online checklist to determine which materials have been received in support of the application. 

It depends. Applicants who have earned their degree(s) inside the U.S. and Canada are required to upload to the application system unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. If admitted, you must submit official transcripts for verification.  Do not send electronic or paper copies of your transcripts before receiving an offer of admission. Review the unofficial transcript requirements  for additional details and FAQs. 

Applicants who have earned degree(s) at institution(s) outside the U.S. and Canada must have their official transcripts reviewed by WES in a course-by-course evaluation. If you fall within this category, please submit your official transcripts for evaluation as soon as possible, as WES review can take up to several months.

The Office of Graduate Admissions office receives thousands of applications materials each year for programs across the Graduate School.  It can take a week for the admissions team to manually match your transcript to your application. 

Please note that we cannot mark a transcript as “received” in our online system until there’s an application to which it can be matched.  Therefore, you must submit your online application before it can be matched and marked as “received.” 

If a transcript has not been marked as “received” one week after the applicant has submitted their application, then please contact us.

Our faculty panel reviews applications thoroughly.  For those who apply by the 15 January priority deadline, decisions will be rendered in 5 to 6 weeks, depending on volume.  After the priority deadline, decisions will be released on a rolling basis.

You will have approximately one month from the date of your decision to confirm enrollment.