Overview

Based within the NCI designated Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, there is a strong emphasis on the clinical-translational aspects of cancer biology with courses on the basis and application of current and developing therapeutic strategies, participation in clinical conferences, and health disparities.

Features

Students in the Tumor Biology program from Georgetown University participate in laboratory-based research from the start of the program with laboratory rotations over the summer and throughout the first and second semester so that they can find a laboratory in which to conduct their thesis work as soon as possible.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The Ph.D. curriculum consists of 33 credit hours (two years) of didactic coursework, laboratory training, cancer literature discussion groups, and seminar series (see curriculum here).

Upon completion of coursework, the student must successfully complete a written comprehensive examination. The student then enters the thesis research phase of training in the laboratory of a faculty mentor, culminating with the preparation of a written dissertation and its oral defense.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application Form

Non-refundable Application Fee

Statement of Purpose

Transcripts – Applicants are required to upload to the application system copies of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Visit our Application Information page for additional details and FAQs.

WES Evaluation – Ph.D. applicants only (if applicable)

Official Recommendations (3)

GRE Score (recommended)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12502 USD / year

≈ 12502 USD / year
Out-of-State

12502 USD / year

≈ 12502 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12502 USD / year

≈ 12502 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

Funding

Scholarships Information

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