M.S. in Infectious Disease Management and Biosecurity
The online Master of Science (M.S.) in International Infectious Disease Management and Biosecurity will train students to address infectious disease problems using "one world, one health, one medicine" concept in a way that will tackle new and emerging pathogens that are not limited by species or geographic boundaries from their source of origin or hot spots.
This is a joint program between NDSU and Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Zoonotic pathogens account for 60% of all known human diseases and 75% of emerging diseases. In addition, the World Health Organization (WHO) asserts that 80% of pathogens with potential as biological weapons are of animal origin. The emergence of previously unknown and dangerous zoonotic pathogens is inevitable, but the timing and location of their emergence cannot be predicted with certainty. Protecting the world from transboundary health threats demands a global public health perspective and investment in global public health infrastructure
We also offer a 13 credit online Infectious Disease Management Graduate Certificate. Graduate certificates are valuable tools for career advancement and are designed for individuals who want to gain credentials at the graduate-level prior to completing a full master's program. Credits from the graduate certificate are designed to transfer into a full graduate degree program.
Sample Plan of Study
Thesis option:
Required Core Courses:
These core courses will provide key concepts in the areas of global awareness, international disease management, epidemiology and biosecurity. These concepts are necessary for the student to attain mastery in international infectious disease management and biosecurity. MICR 723 will serve as a cornerstone experience for the program Each of these core courses will be supported by a number of electives which will be offered at NDSU and Makerere.
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MICR 674 Epidemiology (3 CREDITS)
This class is offered through NDSU. -
MICR 722 International Health Systems, Policy and Biosecurity (2 CREDITS)
This class is offered through NDSU. -
MICR 723 International Animal Production, Disease Surveillance, and Public Health (3 CREDITS)
This class is offered as part of the Experience Uganda study tour in Uganda, Africa. Prereq: 379/793 (Pre-Uganda seminar). -
TAD 7208 Prevention and Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases (3 CREDITS)
This class is offered through Makerere. -
MPH 7204 Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health (2 CREDITS)
This class is offered through Makerere.
Additional Courses:
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Electives (3-4 CREDITS)
Agreed upon by the student’s advisory committee. -
MICR 794 Practicum (4 CREDITS)
Evaluated by advisory committee. - MICR 798 Research (6-10 CREDITS)
- Seminar/public seminar of thesis research (1 CREDIT)
- A research-based thesis and a final oral defense
The students will spend at least one semester abroad and can schedule all 4 credits of the practicum in one semester or the student may choose to schedule them in more than one semester if they choose to spend more than one semester abroad.
Total Credits: 30
Non-thesis option:
Required Core Courses:
These core courses will provide key concepts in the areas of global awareness, international disease management, epidemiology and biosecurity. These concepts are necessary for the student to attain mastery in international infectious disease management and biosecurity. MICR 723 will serve as a cornerstone experience for the program Each of these core courses will be supported by a number of electives which will be offered at NDSU and Makerere.
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MICR 674 Epidemiology (3 CREDITS)
This class is offered through NDSU. -
MICR 722 International Health Systems, Policy and Biosecurity (2 CREDITS)
This class is offered through NDSU. -
MICR 723 International Animal Production, Disease Surveillance, and Public Health (3 CREDITS)
This class is offered as part of the Experience Uganda study tour in Uganda, Africa. Prereq: 379/793 (Pre-Uganda seminar). -
TAD 7208 Prevention and Control of Transboundary Animal Diseases (3 CREDITS)
This class is offered through Makerere. -
MPH 7204 Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health (2 CREDITS)
This class is offered through Makerere.
Additional Courses:
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MICR 794 Practicum (4 CREDITS)
Evaluated by advisory committee. -
Electives (8-10 CREDITS)
Agreed upon by the student’s advisory committee. - MICR 798 Research (6-10 CREDITS)
- Seminar/public seminar of thesis research (1 CREDIT)
- MICR 797 Creative Activity (2-4 CREDITS)
- A final oral defense of creative activity or project.
The students will spend at least one semester abroad and can schedule all 4 credits of the practicum in one semester or the student may choose to schedule them in more than one semester if they choose to spend more than one semester abroad.
Total Credits: 30
Graduate Faculty
For information about graduate faculty for this program as well as their current research interests, visit the M.S. in Infectious Disease Management and Biosecurity bulletin page.
Admission
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View Getting Started Guide
For current admission requirements, visit the M.S. in Infectious Disease Management and Biosecurity bulletin page.
Contact Information
NDSU Department of Veterinary and Microbiological Sciences
Phone: 701-231-7667
Email: margaret.khaitsa@ndsu.edu
Web: www.ndsu.edu/vetandmicro/
NDSU Distance & Continuing Education
Phone: 1-800-726-1724 or 701-231-7015
Email: ndsu.dce@ndsu.edu
NDSU Graduate School
Phone: 701-231-7033
Email: ndsu.grad.school@ndsu.edu
Web: http://www.ndsu.edu/gradschool/