{"id":1794,"date":"2026-08-26T10:09:47","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T14:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.georgetown.edu\/bge-1789-sandbox\/?page_id=1794"},"modified":"2026-09-23T16:50:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T20:50:43","slug":"accelerated-m-s-in-biohazardous-threat-agents-emerging-infectious-diseases-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.georgetown.edu\/bge-1789-sandbox\/cas-bge-accelerated-programs\/accelerated-m-s-in-biohazardous-threat-agents-emerging-infectious-diseases-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Accelerated M.S. in Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Highly motivated Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences students can complete the requirements for the M.S. in Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases in one semester after completing their bachelor’s program.

The\u00a0Master of Science in Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases<\/a>\u00a0program provides students with a solid foundation in the concepts of biological risk, disease threat, and mitigation strategies. The curriculum covers classic biological threats agents, global health security, emerging diseases, technologies, CBRN risk mitigation, and CBRN security. Graduates of our program are employed in both public health and security-focused positions across government and private sector organizations.

The\u00a0master\u2019s program can be taken as an\u00a0M.S. with Concentration in Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy (BSPA)<\/a>, which\u00a0serves as a valuable introduction to the world of science policy in Washington, D.C., and beyond. This mode of the master\u2019s program provides students with essential training in the fundamentals of science policy and allows them to gain hands-on experience applying science policy in their specific field of study.
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Application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences who meet the master’s program admission requirements are eligible to apply to this accelerated program by July 1 after their junior year. Students who wish to apply should inquire with their undergraduate advising dean and the director of the M.S. in Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases program.<\/p>\n\n\n

M.S. in Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases Admissions<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n

For more information about our program and admissions, please contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Undergraduates start taking master\u2019s courses in their senior year, earning the master’s degree in the fall after completing their bachelor’s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Example Degree Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The degree plan below shows how you as an accelerated student can start taking graduate-level courses during your senior year in order to complete the 30-credit master’s program in the fall semester after your bachelor’s. Up to 50% of the graduate credits for the master’s degree may be taken during senior year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is the degree plan for students to complete the standard Accelerated M.S. program. Alternatively, students may choose the\u00a0M.S. with Concentration in Biomedical Science Policy & Advocacy<\/a>, which has its own\u00a0BSPA Concentration degree plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior – Fall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Course Name<\/th>Graduate Credit(s)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Undergraduate courses<\/em><\/td>—<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
MICB 6515 Microbiology of Biological Threat Agents and Emerging Infectious Diseases<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
MICB 6551 Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases Seminar<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
MICB 6517 Bioterrorism
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MICB 6525 Homeland Security<\/td>		3<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>8 Graduate Credits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Senior – Spring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Course Name<\/th>Graduate Credit(s)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Undergraduate courses<\/em><\/td>—<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
MICB 6520 Agroterrorism<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
MICB 6577 Defense Threat Reduction Initiatives<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Recommended: Graduate Spring Elective(s)<\/a><\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td>7 Graduate Credits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n