Overview

Our program faculty are technical experts in various fields including: the basic sciences; science policy; biosecurity; biodefense; threat assessment and mitigation; health security; zoonotic diseases; chemical and radiological security, and emerging technologies.

Features

The Master of Science in Biohazardous Threat Agents and Emerging Infectious Diseases from Georgetown University curriculum encourages students to pursue internship opportunities.

At the center of Washington D.C., our students are surrounded by opportunities to gain real-world experience in think tanks, startups, nonprofits, national intelligence agencies, and federal agencies. Internships are a great way to apply classroom concepts in a real-world setting.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microbiology of Biological Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases

Bioterrorism

Homeland Security

Biohazardous Threat Agents & EID Seminar

Agroterrorism

Defense Threat Reduction Initiatives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Biology Biochemistry View 261 other Masters in Biomedical Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree

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Resume/CV

Three letters of recommendation

Academic Statement of Purpose

Application fee

Optional: Statement on Diversity, Personal Background, and Contributions

Optional: GRE score

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

50199 USD / year

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Out-of-State

50199 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

50199 USD / year

≈ 50199 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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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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