Global Infectious Disease

Georgetown University

United States of America, Washington

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301

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Georgetown University

United States of America , Washington

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines21-Aug-2022 April-2022

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Duration 18 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 2,278 / year

Apply Date April-2022

Next Intake 21-Aug-2022

Global Infectious Disease

About

Overview With an emphasis on the intersection between policy and biological sciences; the Master of Science in Global Infectious Disease (GLID) from Georgetown University is the only masters level program in the United States to offer an opportunity to train in infectious disease modeling.Students will be trained to:Identify, read and comprehend relevant scientific discourse, particularly the peer reviewed literature on infectious disease topicsEffectively communicate to both scientific and policy communities in both written an oral form around issues related to global infectious diseasesCritically read quantitative literature and identify assumptions and bias; translate infectious disease problems into mathematical statements which can be analyzed, validated and interpreted; and translate quantitative research findings into policy implications.Describe and analyze patterns of disease in human populationsRecognize and address ethical issues in all areas of global infectious diseasesUtilize key methodologies for policy analysis, development of policy options, and assess evidence for utility in supporting policy decisions regarding infectious diseases I want to find another Master Course

The Master of Science in Global Infectious Disease (GLID) from Georgetown University emphasizes the reality that combating these diseases requires a range of tools including: effective therapeutics, advanced computational modeling for surveilling disease transmission, and public policies focused on improving health.

Disciplines

Public Health

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : Application FormAcademic Statement of PurposeUnofficial Transcripts, Translations, and EvaluationsSelf-Reported GPAOfficial RecommendationsOfficial Test ResultsEnglish Proficiency: TOEFL/IELTSSupplemental Application DataApplication Fee and Submission