{"id":1848,"date":"2026-08-26T19:00:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T23:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.georgetown.edu\/bge-1789-sandbox\/?page_id=1848"},"modified":"2026-09-23T17:06:26","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T21:06:26","slug":"accelerated-m-s-in-tumor-biology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.georgetown.edu\/bge-1789-sandbox\/cas-bge-accelerated-programs\/accelerated-m-s-in-tumor-biology\/","title":{"rendered":"Accelerated M.S. in Tumor Biology"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Highly motivated Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences students can complete the requirements for the M.S. in Tumor Biology in one semester after completing the bachelor’s program.

Students in the Master of Science in Tumor Biology<\/a> program will learn basic concepts in cancer biology. Topics include biochemistry, pharmacology, prevention and methodology specific to cancer research. Students will be trained in basic laboratory techniques and will complete a research project. Graduates from our program will have a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mechanisms of cancer progression and the existing clinical challenges in treating this disease.

Students are required to complete a Laboratory Research Project (TBIO 7050 and 7060). Students\u00a0are matched with a cancer researcher at Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer\u00a0Center based\u00a0on mutual preferences. In the laboratory, students receive hands-on training for planning and conducting experiments\u00a0to answer\u00a0key questions in cancer biology. Common techniques learned include methods in cell culture, molecular biology (analysis of DNA, RNA, proteins or metabolites) or in vivo models of cancer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences who meet the master’s program admission requirements are eligible to apply to this accelerated program by July 1 after their junior year. Students who wish to apply should inquire with their undergraduate advising dean and the director of the M.S. in Tumor Biology program.<\/p>\n\n\n

M.S. in Tumor Biology Admissions<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n

For more information about our program and admissions, please contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Undergraduates start taking master\u2019s courses in their senior year, earning the master’s degree in the fall after completing their bachelor’s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Example Degree Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The degree plan below shows how you as an accelerated student can start taking graduate-level courses during your senior year in order to complete the 30-credit master’s program in the fall semester after your bachelor’s. Up to 50% of the graduate credits for the master’s degree may be taken during senior year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior – Fall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Course Name<\/th>Graduate Credit(s)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Undergraduate courses<\/em><\/td>—<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
TBIO 6508 Cellular & Molecular Aspects of the Transformed Cell<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
TBIO 6510 Biochemistry for Cancer Research<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>8 Graduate Credits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Senior – Spring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Course Name<\/th>Graduate Credit(s)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Undergraduate courses<\/em><\/td>—<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
TBIO 6536 Cancer Pharmacology<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr>
TBIO 7060 Cancer Research Techniques<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>7 Graduate Credits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n