Graduate Degrees in Biodefense

Master's in Biodefense

George Mason University's biodefense graduate programs at the Schar School of Policy and Government bridge the gap between science and policy by providing you with the knowledge and analytic skills to assess the risks posed by natural and man-made biological threats and to develop strategies for reducing these risks to national and international security.

Master's in Biodefense (Online)

The biodefense master's program can be pursued entirely online. Online biodefense courses are an asynchronous format – instructors make the class instruction available online for students to access at any time from any location. Courses are typically accessible via Blackboard. Students generally must adhere to an established schedule of due dates.

PhD in Biodefense

The doctoral program in biodefense will provide you with a background in the science and technology of biodefense and specialized areas of threat assessment, non-proliferation, and medical and public health preparedness. It will prepare you to serve as a scholar and a professional in the fields of biodefense and biosecurity.