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Biodefense, PhD at George Mason University

George Mason University, United States

Programme overview

This program is designed to prepare students to serve as scholars and professionals in the fields of biodefense and biosecurity. The program integrates knowledge of natural and man-made biological threats with the skills to develop and analyze policies and strategies for enhancing biosecurity. Other areas of biodefense, including nonproliferation, intelligence and threat assessment, and medical and public health preparedness are integral parts of the program.

Faculty: Schar School of Policy and Government  |  Duration: 72 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fairfax, VA, United States

What you will study

Total 72 credits. Curriculum courses listed 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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Application information

Entry requirements

See Graduate Admissions for general information on graduate admission to George Mason University. See the Schar School of Policy and Government Admissions website for application requirements and deadlines. Students are considered for admission for the Fall term only.

Graduate applicants pay a non-refundable $75 application fee. Application deadlines and requirements differ by programme and are listed on each programme's page.

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