By the start of their junior year, undergraduates at Catholic University may elect to enter the dual degree program. Students in this program earn both a B.S. degree in biology and an M.S. degree in biotechnology. The program requires 30 credits.
This program offers several advantages:
A bachelor’s and a master’s degree earned in 5 rather than 6 years
A summer internship in biotechnology offers experience and employment opportunities
Graduates with a dual degree will earn higher pay
Graduates with a dual degree start earning a year sooner. In addition to the basic requirements for the B.S. degree in biology, the curriculum includes the following:
Graduate-level biology courses are double counted for 12 credits
Four new biotechnology courses provide 12 credits
Summer internship earns 4 credits
Graduate research seminar gets 2 credits
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected July, November 2025
Start date
January 2025
School of Arts and Sciences
The Catholic University of America,
620 Michigan Avenue NE,
WASHINGTON,
District Of Columbia,
20064, United States
Applicants for graduate programs who hold undergraduate degrees from foreign institutions of higher education must provide, as part of the application process, a degree equivalency evaluation from a reputable credentials evaluation service recognized by The University. This ensures that applications are given full consideration by University officials who may not be familiar with the education program of that specific institution.
Acceptable Test Scores
TOEFL - 80 Internet (should have at least 20 out of 30 in each category); 550 Paper; 213 Computer.
IELTS - varies by program, generally around 6.5
Duolingo - 105
PTE - 58
Application deadlines: November 1- for Spring; July 1- for Fall.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Catholic University is an academically and spiritually driven research university with a diverse student population, based in Washington, D.C., USA
