About the course

The mission of the GW Master of Science (MS) Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases program is to educate individuals who are committed to making a difference by solving public health problems. Graduates from this program learn to apply critical and analytical skills to better understand disease and human health. Our graduates bring these skills into the world in order to develop, implement, and evaluate innovative health practices and policies. In addition, the MS in Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases degree coursework helps enhance students' focus on diseases mechanisms, specifically microbial pathogens, and the use of modern biotechnologies and epidemiologic skills to prevent and control problems in the community resulting from infectious diseases. At the George Washington University, we are proud to educate students who are committed to improving public health and engaging in and promoting public service. We emphasize these qualities in the MS Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases program because they are essential for future health professionals and public health practitioners. As such, the goals of this program are that graduates will: Understand the biological complexities of microbial pathogens and the diseases they cause, Recognize the major epidemiologic and clinical features of microbial disease, Understand how new biotechnologies (including genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics) can be applied to the study and control of microbial pathogens, Develop an in-depth understanding of epidemiologic principles and practice and Apply the principles of epidemiology, microbiology, and public health practice toward the detection, surveillance, investigation, and control of microbial diseases. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Washington, DC
Summer (May), 2024	Washington, DC
Fall (August), 2024	Washington, DC
Spring (January), 2025	Washington, DC
Summer (May), 2025	Washington, DC
Fall (August), 2025	Washington, DC
Spring (January), 2026	Washington, DC
Summer (May), 2026	Washington, DC

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for George Washington University

Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 7.0 with no individual band score below 6.0.

　　TOEFL: 600 on paper-based or 100 on Internet-based.

　　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.

　　Two (2) recommendations.

　　Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at George Washington University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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