Master of Complementary and Alternative Medicine at Georgetown University

Georgetown University

United States of America, Washington

University Rank:#285

Georgetown University offers the Master of Complementary and Alternative Medicine as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Washington, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 11 months, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for complementary and alternative medicine and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2026.

About Master of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Overview The first enrolled class of 9 students graduated in 2004, and since then the Complementary and Alternative Medicine graduate program from Georgetown University has expanded to include a capped class of 30 students every year.The American public's use of non-traditional therapeutic modalities, herbal medicines, and supplements has grown exponentially. At Georgetown University, we recognize the need to develop what is called "integrative medicine" (medicine that incorporates beneficial evidence-based practices from complementary and alternative medicine as well as mainstream medicine). The faculty of Georgetown University School of Medicine has made this institution one of the leaders in the field, incorporating CAM into the education of medical students and into our graduate programs. I want to find another Master Course PROGRAM GOALSThe goal of our unique Complementary and Alternative Medicine graduate program from Georgetown University is to train students to objectively assess the safety and efficacy of various complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) modalities and explain the mechanistic basis for CAM therapies such as acupuncture, massage, herbs and supplements, and mind-body interactions. By embedding CAM principles and paradigms firmly into a conventional basic/clinical science context, we are preparing a new generation of healthcare providers, educators, and researchers for the challenging task of delivering the healthcare of the future: a multi-disciplinary evidence-based approach to healthcare characterized by more effective health maintenance and disease prevention.

The Complementary and Alternative Medicine graduate program from Georgetown University was launched as part of an NIH-funded educational initiative (R-25 grant mechanism) over a decade ago.

Disciplines

Complementary & Alternative Medicine

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Complementary and Alternative Medicine at Georgetown University

Academic Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 80

Other Requirements

1Application FormNon-refundable Application Fee (currently $90)Academic Statement of Purpose: The 500-word academic statement of purpose should describe your academic and professional goals and their fit with the biomedical graduate program.Resume OR CV (including publications, if applicable). A Supplemental Application Form is NOT required. However, you are welcome to include any other materials you feel will strengthen your application. Please include your AMCAS/AACOMAS Application/s, if applicable.Unofficial transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.

Fee Information

Master of Complementary and Alternative Medicine at Georgetown University

Georgetown University

United States of America, Washington