Overview

The Biology program at American University Washington DC is a research-intensive program preparing you for a variety of careers in the life sciences or further graduate study. The program offers:

Concentrations in Cell and Molecular Biology or Ecology and Evolutionary Biology with thesis and non-thesis options, 30 credit hours to completion, and rolling admissions; see admissions and course essentials

Immersive learning in research practices, including testable hypotheses, experiment design, data collection and analysis, written articles and oral presentations, along with teaching experience with undergraduate labs

Assistantships, stipends, or other financial aid for 95% of biology graduate students

Internships, networking, and career opportunities with DC-area institutions and firms, nationally among the highest paying and actively recruiting

Careers

The DC metro area offers the hightest average wages for biologists in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor statistics. Maryland, DC, and Virginia all rank in the top 5 among US states for microbiologists' wages. Many of the students go on to pursue medical degrees or careers in life and medical sciences.

The graduates go on to PhD programs at respected universities, such as Harvard University, Cornell University, and Georgetown University. 100% of the recent graduates were either working or in grad school within 6 months of graduating.

Recent employers of the graduates include:

Emergent Biosolutions

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University

Lancaster General Health

National Aquarium

National Cancer Institute

National Institutes of Health

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Urban Land Institute

Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute

TB Alliance

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evolution

Molecular Biology

Research Methodology in Biology

Statistical Programming in R

Statistical Methods

Mechanisms of Pathogenesis

Neurobiology

Cellular Immunology

Developmental Biology

Endocrinology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form and fee

Statement of purpose

Transcripts

2 Letters of recommendation

GRE scores (Optional)

Resume

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

62400 USD / year

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Out-of-State

62400 USD / year

≈ 62400 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

62400 USD / year

≈ 62400 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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