Biodefense
George Mason’s biodefense program is designed to educate the next generation of biodefense and biosecurity professionals and scholars.
By combining a foundation in the biological sciences with a focus on policy analysis, it is the first program of its kind in the United States to offer a broad program of study in the defense against biological threats. The risks posed by natural and man-made biological threats have grown due to globalization, advances in science and technology, the changing nature of conflict and security and an expanded definition of the meaning of security. As the United States embarks on a range of ambitious efforts to enhance its biosecurity, there is a greater need than ever to ensure that the public health, life science, and national security communities have the knowledge and skills to assess the risks posed by natural and man-made biological threats, develop strategies for reducing these risks to national and international security, and bridge the gap between science and policy. The nature of the problem defines the nature of the solution: interdisciplinary, interagency, intergovernmental, and international. The Biodefense program at GMU is unique in this approach. If your career choice requires you to further your knowledge of biological warfare and bioterrorism, counterterrorism, WMD non-proliferation, homeland security, emergency planning and preparedness, or global health, we encourage you to apply.
The department offers a MS and a PhD in biodefense.
Spring 2010 Information Session:
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
6:30 p.m.
Johnson Center
3rd floor - Meeting Room D
Fairfax Campus
Framing Biosecurity Lecture Summary
US DOS Biosecurity Engagement Program Lecture Summary
Successful Use of a Systems Integration Summary
Learn more
- Biodefense Info Sheet F08-CHSS
- Read the program FAQs
- Apply to the Biodefense program
- See the many resources for students
- Visit the graduate admissions web site
- Contact us
