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Overview
This Biodefense program from George Mason University provides students with a foundation in microbiology and biotechnology combined with a broader security and organizational context.
Key Features
- The Schar School of Policy and Government prepares undergraduate and graduate students to be leaders who advance the public good in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.
- Through research and education in policy, government, and international affairs, Schar allows Mason to more effectively serve the region, Commonwealth, nation, and world.
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Courses include:- Emerging Infectious Diseases I: Bacteria and Toxins
- Emerging Infectious Diseases II: Viral Agents
- Biodefense Strategy
- Global Health Security Policy
- Health Security Preparedness
- The Scientific Method and Research Design
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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- Domestic Applications for Fall 2021 are accepted on a space-available basis.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
International Relations Biotechnology Terrorism & Security View 164 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- You must have earned or will earn* a minimum of a four-year baccalaureate degree from a US institution of higher education accredited by one of the organizations found here, or an equivalent degree from a nationally recognized non-US institution.
- You must have earned a 3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale or better in your baccalaureate study. The GPA requirement can be higher for individual graduate programs.
- If you are an applicant with domestic educational credentials (inside the United States): you may upload unofficial copies of your transcripts on the online application.
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International
45930 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1531 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
45930 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1531 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
22290 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 743 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Fairfax
1330 - 2300 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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