Key information
Duration
Full-time — 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Starting August 2027 — Apply before December 2026
Language
English — TOEFL iBT: 80, IELTS: 7
Credits
45 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Washington, D. C., United States
Disciplines
Philosophy, Medicine
Overview
Features
Our Philosophy - Medicine graduate programs at Georgetown University reflect our pluralistic orientation as a department that values both historical and contemporary philosophical approaches, as well as public-facing and practically engaged philosophy.
Programme Structure
Curriculum
- We are committed to preparing our graduate students to do advanced research in philosophy, to recognize and realize professional standards within the discipline; to design and pursue both independent and collaborative research programs; and to achieve teaching excellence.
- We train not just teachers and scholars, but ethics consultants and other “alt-ac” professionals who participate in sophisticated applications of their doctoral training beyond the academy.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application Form
- Non-refundable Application Fee
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Optional: Statement on Diversity, Personal Background & Contributions
- Writing Sample
- Letters of Recommendation (3)
- Transcripts – Applicants are required to upload to the application system copies of official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Visit the Office of Graduate Admission’s Application Information page for additional details and FAQs.
- Resume/CV
- TOEFL/IELTS
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International / Non-residents: 23,940 AUD / year (≈ 17,048 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 23,940 AUD / year (≈ 17,048 USD / year)
- Domestic / In-State: 23,940 AUD / year (≈ 17,048 USD / year)
Living costs
Washington, D. C., United States: 2,394–4,178 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available for PhD's in Philosophy - Medicine.
