Public Health Microbiology And Emerging Infectious Diseases - George Washington University

Public Health Microbiology And Emerging Infectious Diseases from George Washington University is a Campus Master Public Health degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Mission The mission of the MS degree in Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases is to provide training to a new generation of public health professionals to expand knowledge and expertise in the areas of disease mechanisms, with an emphasis on microbial pathogens, the use and application of modern biotechnologies and in epidemiologic skills relevant to the prevention and control of problems in the community arising from infectious diseases. Graduates of the MS program will have an in-depth understanding of the major laboratory, clinical, and public health aspects of humankind's microbial pathogens, and acquire epidemiologic skills relevant to the prevention and control of problems arising from infectious diseases and modern biotechnologies. Areas of emphasis will include: the design and analysis of epidemiologic data; emerging infections; tropical diseases; Class A, B, C biological agents linked to bioterrorism; and applications of genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics. MS graduates will be employed in academic and industrial research laboratories, international health agencies, NGOs, and private consulting groups. In addition, they may work in federal, state, and local public health agencies or state and local public health laboratories where their technical expertise and population-based perspective will be extremely useful. Students earning this degree will help meet a national demand that has reached critical proportions for a trained workforce in biodefense and emerging infections, and an international demand for training in diseases that affect the developing countries. Goals The goals of the MS Program in Public Health Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases are to ensure that graduates: Understand the biological complexities of microbial pathogens and the diseases they cause Recognize the major epidemiologic and clinical features of microbial diseases Understand how new biotechnololgies (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 Apply the principles of epidemiology, microbiology and public health practice toward the detection, surveillance, investigation, and control of microbial diseases View more details on George Washington University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Public Health courses.