M.S. Degree Plans

Our full-time students typically complete the program in two semesters. Part-time students may register for fewer than 12 credits per semester, and have up to three years to complete the program.

Our program charges a full-time, per-semester flat rate for students taking 12 credits or more in a semester, and a part-time, per-credit rate for students taking fewer than 12 credits.

Standard M.S.

Fall

Course NameCredit(s)
BHTA 6515 Microbiology of Biological Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases13
BHTA 6517 Bioterrorism23
BHTA 6525 Homeland Security23
BHTA 6551 Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases Seminar2
Elective 12
Elective 22
15 Credits

Spring

Course NameCredit(s)
BHTA 6520 Agroterrorism3
BHTA 6577 Defense Threat Reduction Initiatives2
Elective 33
Elective 43
Elective 52
Elective 62
15 Credits

Concentration in Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy

The following is an example degree plan for full-time students in the Concentration in Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy. Visit Concentrations FAQ for more information.

Fall

Course NameCredit(s)
BHTA 6515 Microbiology of Biological Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases3
BHTA 6517 Bioterrorism3
BHTA 6525 Homeland Security3
BHTA 6551 Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases Seminar2
BSPA 6603 Science & Technology in the Global Arena4
15 Credits

Spring

Course NameCredit(s)
BHTA 6520 Agroterrorism3
BHTA 6577 Defense Threat Reduction Initiatives2
BSPA 7005 Science Diplomacy and World Health2
BSPA 7907 Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy Capstone Project3
Elective 13
Elective 22
15 Credits

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