Washington D.C.,
DC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases in Washington, D.C. United States | George Washington University
George Washington University
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Washington, D.C. United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
35,100
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science (MS) in Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases program aims to educate future public health specialists, deepening their understanding of disease processes—particularly those involving microbial pathogens—while equipping them with modern biotechnological tools and epidemiological methods for addressing community health challenges related to infectious diseases.
Upon completing the MS program, graduates gain comprehensive knowledge of laboratory, clinical, and public health dimensions of microbial pathogens, along with epidemiological skills crucial for managing infectious disease outbreaks and leveraging biotechnological advancements. Key focus areas encompass epidemiologic study design, emerging infections, tropical diseases, and the use of genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics. Career opportunities for MS graduates span academic and industrial research labs, global health organizations, NGOs, and consulting firms. They may also serve in government health agencies or public health laboratories, where their technical skills and population-focused approach prove invaluable. This degree addresses urgent national needs for professionals in biodefense and emerging infections, as well as global demands for expertise in diseases impacting developing nations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for admission, applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the US must hold degrees from institutions in compliance with their national standards.
You must submit a transcript, detailed marks certificate or comparable document that shows all course work, grades and proof of earned degrees from each institution youve attended. This is required for all colleges and universities where you have taken academic courses, regardless of whether or not you earned credit, the program was completed or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. You should upload unofficial transcripts to your online account. If you are offered admission, you will be required to submit official copies prior to enrolling.
TOEFL: 100 on the Internet exam (iBT) IELTS: 7.0 overall with no individual score below 6.0. Applicants can add the TRF number to the Standardized Tests section of the SOPHAS application.
You must submit a transcript, detailed marks certificate or comparable document that shows all course work, grades and proof of earned degrees from each institution youve attended. This is required for all colleges and universities where you have taken academic courses, regardless of whether or not you earned credit, the program was completed or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. You should upload unofficial transcripts to your online account. If you are offered admission, you will be required to submit official copies prior to enrolling.
TOEFL: 100 on the Internet exam (iBT) IELTS: 7.0 overall with no individual score below 6.0. Applicants can add the TRF number to the Standardized Tests section of the SOPHAS application.
Tuition
USD
35,100