OpenFieldMaster of Science in Homeland Security Sciences - Disaster Mitigation & Chemical Threat Defense
Western Kentucky University · Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Specialized defense sciences degree operated with the Applied Physics Institute, examining nuclear and chemical threat detection, radiological sensor networks, and emergency infrastructure resilience.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Applied Physics Institute Research Fellowships up to $11,000/year
- Tuition Rate
- $14,500/year
- Application Fee
- $65
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- 3.0+ GPA in physics, chemistry, engineering, or security science
- English Language
- IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 79+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of professional goals, resume, transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Two recommendations
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Western Kentucky University's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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