Frequently Asked Questions

View our admissions requirements page for the certificate program.

No. Our program has an integrated preparatory course hosted by Kaplan to prepare students for the MCAT, DAT, GRE, etc.

No. All pre-health program requirements must be completed, with a C or better, before acceptance into this program can be made official.

Yes, however, please note that this program is best suited for those close to the 3.0 threshold as that shows evidence of success in the program. If you are below 3.0, we are looking for exceptional circumstances to include an evident progression in academic performance, commitment to the health professions field, etc.

We have rolling admissions so it is advisable to apply early. The application deadline for the 2025-2026 cohort is July 15, 2025. Please note that this is earlier than the PostBacCAS deadline. 

We ask that you request three letters of recommendation, and recommend that at least one come from a science faculty member.

PostBacCAS is no longer able to take letters from Interfolio. 

Yes, official transcripts should be submitted directly to PostBacCAS under the "Colleges Attended" section. For assistance, click here. In addition, all students that matriculate into the G2 program must submit official transcripts to Mason directly from their degree bearing institution to ugtrans@gmu.edu. 

We consider all applications for admission. All ABS applicants requiring F1 visas are eligible to apply. George Mason University does not guarantee that any applicant will receive an F1 visa. However, applicants must submit all required documents in a timely manner to enable the College of Science Graduate Admissions Processing Center the time necessary to process the forms to secure such a visa.

Applications are reviewed by a number of individuals who are part of the admissions committee. As such, we cannot provide you with any information on the likelihood of being accepted to our program. Please remember that admission is competitive, and it is best to review the admissions criteria on our website before applying.

Yes, information sessions are generally held during the fall and spring semesters. For more information and to RSVP, please visit the Virtual Open House & Recruitment Information page.

It is a 9 month, 20-credit certificate program covering two traditional semesters – fall and spring. 

For in-person students, the G2 program is located on the Manassas, Virginia SciTech campus of George Mason University. The courses are taught by faculty members from both schools. The cadaver lab component will be held at Georgetown University.

View our tuition page for information specific to the ABS Certificate Program.

Yes, we offer small scholarships each year. Please contact us for more information.

Enrollment fluctuates but recently is between 50 to 70 students per year.

All classes are held during the day, usually between the hours of 9am ET and 4pm ET, but not on weekends.

Courses are offered in (1) traditional in-person lecture format, or (2) online synchronous lecture format. All lectures are recorded and posted online for students to review. In addition, we offer both in-person and online small group, discussion-based "flipped" sessions for additional review. Courses in the G2 Program are similar to the framework of the first year of professional school in regards to the rigor, volume of information, test structure, etc. *You will select your preferred learning style once admitted to the program*

This program provides excellent advanced science preparation for health professions including medical, dental and other healthcare-related advanced studies. It also includes preparation for professional school entrance examinations (MCAT, DAT, etc.), and outstanding advising and support towards your professional goals.

There is definitely a lot of enrichment in our program to support both the classes as well as medical school applications. While it is possible to work part-time, it is strongly discouraged.

No; we have good working relations with a large number of medical schools but no formal articulation or linkage agreements. While we understand the reason for having such agreements, we also note that such agreements can also create unhealthy competition among students for limited seats in the partner schools, focus on just one or a few destination medical schools, and are normally not absolute guarantees for interviews, let alone admission to those schools. We feel it better to advise and support students for a range of possible options. As can be seen in our list of schools attended by G2 alumni, we do not feel that our program limits possibilities of success for our students. 

Please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid for more information about financial aid and how to apply. George Mason University school code for the financial aid application is 003749.

Yes! New on-campus graduate housing is available at the Science and Technology Campus! If you are interested in on-campus housing, you must apply and be accepted early. By mid-June, on-campus housing may no longer be an option. Students can also rent apartments/houses off campus.

The graduate certificate program follows a traditional semester system. Courses are taken concurrently and the program begins in late August.  There is a winter break that runs from mid-December through mid-January. The program generally is completed by mid-May. For eligible students who choose to complete an MS at Georgetown University during the summer, their summer studies generally begin in the second week of June.

Yes!  Students who successfully complete the graduate certificate program (20 graduate credits) can apply to Georgetown University for the summer term to complete a minimum of 10 remaining graduate credits in order to earn an MS in physiology or other related fields. Students can also pursue a master's degree at George Mason, typically in either biology or biochemistry.