Graduate Programs

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GW graduate programs engage researchers and scholars in cancer and health-related programs across the University.


The School of Medicine and Health Sciences offers research-based doctorates through the Institute for Biomedical Sciences, including a PhD in Cancer Biology. The Health Sciences PhD in Translational Health Sciences and Physician Assistant programs prepare the health care team. Our MD program educates the next generation of clinicians to care for patients and their communities.

Milken Institute School of Public Health offersMasters of Public Health and other graduate degrees important for cancer prevention and control.

The School of Nursing offers the Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice and PhD in Nursing for tomorrow's practice, policy and leadership.

The School of Engineering and Applied Science offers master's and doctoral programs in biomedical engineering and more.

The Columbian College of Arts and Sciences offers various master's and doctoral programs in bioinformatics and molecular biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, physics, and data science.