Overview

The Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases at George Washington University provides students with the advanced technical skills required to track and combat infectious agents. This multidisciplinary programme integrates laboratory microbiology with epidemiological principles to address modern biological threats and public health crises.

Why Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases at George Washington University?

Students engage with a curriculum designed to bridge the gap between bench science and community-wide health interventions. By focusing on both the biological mechanisms of pathogens and the systemic responses required to control them, the course ensures graduates are ready for high-level roles in research and policy.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 1945 per credit
National fee: USD 1945 per credit
Local fee: USD 1945 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on core competencies in infectious disease dynamics and laboratory methods. Modules may include:

Microbiology
Bioinformatics & Biostatistics
Public Health
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Epidemiology
Pathogenesis of Infectious Agents

Careers with Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases

Graduates are prepared for diverse professional pathways within the global health sector. Many pursue careers as laboratory directors, infectious disease researchers, or epidemiologists within governmental health departments and international non-governmental organisations.

The expertise gained also supports roles in biosecurity, pharmaceutical development, and environmental health monitoring. Alumni often contribute to the design of surveillance systems and the implementation of vaccination strategies to mitigate the impact of emerging pathogens on a global scale.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biostatistical Applications for Public Health
Principles and Practice of Epidemiology
Environmental & Occupational Health in a Sustainable World

Essential Public Health Laboratory Skill
Infectious Disease Epidemiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Public Health Microbiology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 262 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Two (2) recommendations
Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Transcripts must be forwarded to SOPHAS in their original sealed envelopes directly from the institution.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43762 USD / year

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Out-of-State

43762 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

43762 USD / year

≈ 43762 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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