Master of Science
Earn an M.S. in Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases in the nation's capital, Washington D.C.
What You’ll Learn
The Master of Science in Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases is a one-year program designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the concepts of biological risk, disease threat, and mitigation strategies. The curriculum covers classic biological threats agents, global health security, emerging diseases, technologies, CBRN risk mitigation, and CBRN security. Graduates of our program are employed in both public health and security-focused positions across government and private sector organizations.
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.
The program 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.
Graduates of our program are employed in both public health and security-focused positions across government and private sector organizations, while others go on to obtain a Ph.D., M.D., or other professional degree.
Admissions
View prerequisites and available financial assistance, and begin your application.
Additional Course Information
View our department course schedule, course syllabi, and full list of electives offered within the Department of Microbiology & Immunology.
Career Advancement
Our students benefit from the services of the Biomedical Graduate Education career office, including one-on-one advising, skills workshops, leadership programs and more to help them take the next step in their professions.
Why a degree in biodefense?
Global communication and transportation systems have evolved to a point where communicable diseases can rapidly disseminate around the world. This ever-evolving landscape requires an interdisciplinary approach and a workforce for global health security and biodefense.