M.Sc., Biotechnology

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Georgetown University, located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a private Jesuit research university. Established in 1789, it is the oldest Roman Catholic institution of higher education in the United States. The university comprises eleven undergraduate and graduate schools, with its main campus situated on a hill above the Potomac River. Healy Hall, a National Historic Landmark, is a notable landmark on the campus. Georgetown University is known for its classification as "R1: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity," and its undergraduate admissions are highly selective. The university offers a wide range of degree programs in various disciplines. It attracts a diverse student body, with students coming from more than 135 countries. The athletic teams at Georgetown University are called the Hoyas, and the men's basketball team has achieved significant success, including winning a record eight Big East championships and a national championship in 1984. Georgetown University has a prestigious list of notable alumni, including Rhodes Scholars, Marshall Scholars, Truman Scholars, Fulbright Scholars, billionaires, U.S. Supreme Court Justices, U.S. Presidents, international royalty, and foreign heads of state. The university has also had a significant impact in producing U.S. diplomats and has notable representation in the United States Congress, State Department, and CIA.