Overview

There are many different threats to our agriculture and food supply chain that occur naturally or are man-made. Such attacks may cause illnesses or loss of life, generate fear, cause economic loss, and create social instability. The intercollege Master of Professional Studies (iMPS) in Homeland Security - Agricultural Biosecurity and Food Defense option at Pennsylvania State University, offered in partnership with the College of Agricultural Sciences, can provide students with foundational knowledge about plant, animal, and food security issues; surveillance systems for infectious diseases; diagnostic and sensor technologies; disease-predictive models; protection and mitigation approaches; and microbial forensic capabilities.

Careers

The degree is ideal for public health professionals, food safety analysts, quality control specialists, plant managers, food safety engineers, food defense coordinators, food inspectors, food microbiologists, and individuals working or studying food safety and biosecurity in industry, government, or academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Agricultural Biosecurity: Protecting a Key Infrastructure

Crisis, Disaster, and Risk Management

Veterinary Infectious Disease Diagnostic and Surveillance Systems

Natural Disasters

Exploring Imagery and Elevation Data in GIS Applications

Food Defense: Prevention Planning For Food Processors

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Risk Management Agriculture Terrorism & Security View 105 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution.

Official transcripts from each institution attended

GPA and Test Scores — Official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores are required

English Proficiency

References (3)

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Statement of Purpose — A statement of no more than 500 words explaining to the admissions committee how your professional experience and goals relate to the program to which you are applying. Your statement could include aspects such as the following: Your reasons for pursuing the degree; why you feel you are a good candidate for the program; and any information you would like the admissions committee to know about you personally and/or professionally.

Tuition Fee

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International

24406 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12203 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

24406 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12203 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

24406 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12203 USD per semester during 12 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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