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 2023-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-01-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00

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

Language

English

IELTS

7

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations Biotechnology Terrorism & Security View 383 other Masters in International Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

7

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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

56664 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1574 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

56664 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1574 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

27324 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 759 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.

Financing

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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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Student insurance

Other requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Fairfax

Financing

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