Why Study at GW? (Bioscience & Technology)
Bioscience & Technology at GW
Creating tomorrow’s technology through biology, statistics, and engineering
Why Study at GW?
From Theory to Practice
Whether you want to apply probability theory to investigate epidemiological problems or design the next advanced medical imaging machine, GW’s programs offer a solid foundation in academics that translates to applied, professional skills needed in today’s biological and technology industries.
Interdisciplinary & Collaborative
As a student, you can enroll in classes across the university, not just within your program. Take classes in public health while studying biostatistics; explore biology courses to improve your understanding of bioinformatics.
Innovative Research
Want to take a genomics approach to developing medicine? Interested in modeling living systems to build biomedical devices? GW prides itself on its robust research opportunities and active partnerships with prominent research organizations, including the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation.
World-Class Lab Facilities
The new Science and Engineering Hall provides 500,000 square feet of up-to-date classroom and lab spaces to facilitate research collaboration and teaching across all major science and technology disciplines on campus.
Companies Who Have Hired GW Alumni
FOCUS ON: BIOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY & STATISTICS
As the largest school at GW, the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences offers three master’s programs that incorporate biology and information technology: Biological Sciences, Biostatistics and Molecular Biochemistry & Bioinformatics. Students can expect a wide variety of course offerings in traditional biology and chemistry as well as specialized courses in proteomics, analytical bioinformatics and theoretical biostatistics.
FOCUS ON: ENGINEERING
Offered through the School of Engineering & Applied Science, the Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering focuses on the creation of medical devices for imaging and instrumentation to improve health and surgical outcomes. Courses may be taken in medicine, biology, public health and regulatory studies.
FOCUS ON: BIOINFORMATICS
The College of Professional Studies offers the master’s degree in Bioinformatics & Biotechnology to prepare students for careers that require competence in scripting and programming, lab skills in protein and DNA extraction, use of bioinformatics and computational tools for biomolecular modeling and DNA sequence analysis and beyond. Students also acquire skills in business and research practices for launching new ventures.