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Biodefense and Biosecurity, Graduate Certificate

2021-2022 Edition

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The Graduate Certificate in Biodefense and Biosecurity has been designed in response to a need in the biotechnology industry for individuals who desire to become professionals in biodefense or biosecurity. The concentration seeks to give individuals a background into the technology to detect, analyze, and respond to biosecurity threats. Enrolled students will study the microbiology and epidemiology of biological agents that are potential threats; identify and propose what countermeasures can be used; and through coursework develop expertise in the response, strategies, and policies related to biodefense and biosecurity. The graduate certificate consists of three biotechnology courses and one public policy and urban affairs course totaling 13-semester-hour credits.

Required Courses

Course List
Code Title Hours
BIOT 6600Agents of Bioterrorism3
BIOT 6610Biosecurity and Bioterrorism3
BIOT 5400Scientific Information Management for Biotechnology Managers3
PPUA 6532Building Resilience into Local Government4

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

13 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required

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