Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences in Medical Genetics and Molecular Biology (Fully Online)

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for HEALTH SCIENCES

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements

• Earn a transfer associate degree or Uniform Certificate of General Studies.

• Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and science GPA 2.5 for your associate degree.

• Earn minimum grades of 'C' in all transferable courses in order for the credits to transfer.

• Application fee and Letter of Recommendation waived.

• Earn grades of 'C' or higher in all community college courses.

• Please create an account through the www.TransferVirginia.org portal to indicate your intent to use this guarantee for admission to GW MS Program.

Important Links & Dates

• Biomedical Laboratory Sciences department: https://bls.smhs.gwu.edu/

• Molecular Diagnostic Sciences program: https://healthsciencesprograms.gwu.edu/programs/bshs-molecular-diagnosti...

• Admission Application: View deadlines at https://healthsciencesprograms.gwu.edu/programs/bshs-medical-genetics-an... and apply at https://gw.my.site.com/gwapp/TX_SiteLogin?startURL=%2Fgwapp%2FTargetX_Ba...

• Applications are accepted three times a year in Spring, Summer, and Fall. Please refer to our website for specific application deadlines.

• Request information from GW BLS admission: https://healthsciencesprograms.gwu.edu/programs/bshs-molecular-diagnosti...

• Financial Aid: https://financialaid.gwu.edu/

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: studentaid.gov

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Students will work with a dedicated GW advisor regarding course selections

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org

• Connect with an advisor at your community college and GW within your first year. College Connect available in your account at www.TransferVirginia.org

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• Available for those certified as Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) through ASCP, AMT or AAB or if you have completed an accredited MLT program within the last 6 months

• Flexible and asynchronous courses with 100% online coursework

• Program includes a 6-week practicum in your local area

• Eligible to become certified as an MB upon successful completion of the program and ASCP Board of Certification exam

What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?

• Students are eligible to transfer in up to 60 credits of transferable coursework from their Associate degree

• Transfer credit may include dual enrollment coursework. It may also be considered from Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) credit as well as the College Level Examination Program (CLEP exams)

• Please refer to GW Undergraduate Admissions for information on maximum credits, minimum scores, and GW course equivalents for AP and IB credits

Is This College Right For Me?

• Easily transfer current college credits, including DE, AP and IB credits

• Personalized and high-touch advising

• Pre-Health Science Professions Advising available

• Discounted tuition rates for the health sciences programs

• Scholarship applications available

• Fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Listed as #62 Best National University, #15 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs, #8 for Best Online Programs for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Rankings

Did You Know That…

• Available fully online for MLT-certified professionals

• Applicants with clinical laboratory experience may be eligible to waive individual clinical practicum requirements

• Molecular diagnostic scientists earn between $69,618 and $88,718 a year, based on experience, location and certification.

• Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor’s degree

• Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at GW

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Students can explore roles in laboratory and non-laboratory professions such as clinical or research labs, diagnostic molecular labs, medical sales, law enforcement, and regulatory agencies

• Other examples of career opportunities include biotech and pharmaceutical, technical service, veterinary labs, health departments, public health labs, crime labs, and reference labs

Program Successes & Highlights

• Flexible and asynchronous courses with 100% online coursework

• This program offers two concentrations: Assisted Reproductive Technology and Microbiology.

• The Microbiology concentration requires an additional in-person clinical rotation which can be completed in your local area

• The Assisted Reproductive Technology concentration requires additional in-person laboratory courses on our Virginia Science & Technology Campus

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• Students that meet the admission requirements have a high chance of being accepted

Do More With Your Degree!

• Students can pursue higher degrees such as medicine, physical assistant, nursing, or PhD programs

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• Students outside of a 25-mile radius from the DC metro area are required to secure their own clinical site as part of the admissions process

• Students are required to complete a 6-weeks clinical rotation in their local area