Overview

This Biodefense MS 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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Programme Structure

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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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-15 00:00:00

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Domestic Applications for Fall 2021 are accepted on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

International Relations Biotechnology Terrorism & Security View 196 other Masters in Biotechnology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

57096 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1586 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

57096 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1586 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

27792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 772 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.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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National

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Living costs for Fairfax

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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