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Program checklist · PhD

Biodefense, PhD

George Mason University · Fairfax, VA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
PhD
Credential class
ceterms:DoctoralDegree
Total credits (published)
12-24
Credits (computed from items)
87-108
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
232186
CourseShelf checklist
CK_232186_b0511279
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Core Courses

major core · 10 items
  1. BIOD 604
    3
  2. BIOD 605
    3
  3. BIOD 609
    3
  4. BIOD 620
    3
  5. BIOD 710
    3
  6. GOVT 500
    3
  7. GOVT 540
    3
  8. Select one of the following advanced research courses:
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  9. POGO 611
    3
  10. POGO 646
    3

An alternative research course approved by the program director

0 items

    International Security

    3 items
    1. GOVT 744
      3
    2. GOVT 745
      3
    3. Select six credits of electives (courses may be chosen from the electives list below)
      Not resolved to a course
      6

    Terrorism and Homeland Security

    3 items
    1. BIOD 722
      3
    2. BIOD 725
      3
    3. Select six credits of electives (courses may be chosen from the electives list below)
      Not resolved to a course
      6

    Technology and Weapons of Mass Destruction

    3 items
    1. BIOD 706
      3
    2. BIOD 760
      3
    3. Select six credits of electives (courses may be chosen from the electives list below)
      Not resolved to a course
      6

    Additional Specialization Courses

    1 item
    1. Of the courses listed for the preceding fields of specialization, students must select two courses from those that are not in their chosen field.
      Not resolved to a course
      6

    Electives

    electives · 1 item
    1. Select 9 to 18 credits of additional electives in consultation with advisor.
      Not resolved to a course
      9-18

    Courses may be offered by Schar or by other units. Schar courses include the following:

    34 items
    1. BIOD 610
      1-4
    2. BIOD 621
      3
    3. BIOD 622
      3
    4. BIOD 705
      3
    5. BIOD 706
      3
    6. BIOD 709
      3
    7. BIOD 722
      3
    8. BIOD 723
      3
    9. BIOD 725
      3
    10. BIOD 726
      3
    11. BIOD 751
      3
    12. BIOD 760
      3
    13. BIOD 762
      3
    14. BIOD 766
      3
    15. BIOD 793
      1-3
    16. BIOD 810
      3
    17. BIOD 890
      1-6
    18. BIOD 899
      1-12
    19. GOVT 510
      3
    20. GOVT 706
      3
    21. GOVT 739
      3
    22. GOVT 741
      3
    23. GOVT 745
      3
    24. GOVT 755
      3
    25. PUAD 504
      3
    26. PUAD 630
      3
    27. PUAD 631
      3
    28. PUAD 632
      3
    29. PUAD 635
      3
    30. PUAD 701
      3
    31. PUAD 727
      3
    32. PUAD 731
      3
    33. PUAD 738
      3
    34. PHIL 642
      3

    Dissertation Research

    3 items
    1. Research credits
      Not resolved to a course
      12-24
    2. BIOD 998
      Doctoral Dissertation Proposal
      As published: “Doctoral Dissertation Proposal (minimum of 3 credits)”
      1-12
    3. BIOD 999
      Doctoral Dissertation
      As published: “Doctoral Dissertation (minimum of 6 credits)”
      1-12
    Source. George Mason University, catalog 2026-2027 — https://catalog.gmu.edu/colleges-schools/policy-government/biodefense-phd/. Captured page pages/0379.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.