2016-2017 University Catalog
Biodefense, MS
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Banner Code: PP-MS-BIOD
School/Department: Schar School of Policy and Government (formerly SPGIA)
The master’s degree in biodefense prepares students to become the next generation of biodefense and biosecurity professionals and scholars. This program provides students with a foundation in microbiology and biotechnology combined with a broader security and organizational context.
An accelerated master’s option is available to students in Mason bachelor’s programs. See Bachelor's Degree (any)/Biodefense, Accelerated MS for requirements.
Admission Requirements
Please see the Graduate Admission Policies section in this catalog for general information on graduate admission to George Mason University. Specific information on application requirements and deadlines for the Biodefense master’s program may be found on the SPGIA admissions web site.
Completed applications for fall and spring semesters are reviewed on a rolling basis, with late applications considered on a space-available basis. Students may be admitted for nondegree study and apply a limited number of credits toward the master’s degree should they choose to apply to the degree program later, in accordance with university policy.
Academic Policies
Students admitted to an SPGIA program will be terminated from SPGIA upon receiving one grade of F and are no longer eligible to take courses in SPGIA. Per university regulation, students are terminated from the university after accumulating grades of F in two courses or 9 credits of unsatisfactory grades in graduate courses. The catalog contains additional information on university graduate academic policies .
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