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Format
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Location

Graduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus and the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.

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Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.

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Coursework

Students study a variety of topics, including:

  • Comparative anatomy
  • Functional anatomy
  • Infectious disease
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular biology
  • Neuroscience
  • Nutrition
  • Physiology
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The cybersecurity major covers a wide breadth of topics:

  • Network security
  • Secure software
  • Reverse engineering
  • Security policy
  • Legal and ethical issues
  • Systems security
  • Cyber-forensics
  • Cryptography
  • Risk management
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Career Options

The program prepares graduates for careers in science or health-related fields, research and teaching at the community college level. Additionally, the program prepares students for post graduate studies in medical or dental school, as well as doctoral programs.

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There is a strong demand for cybersecurity professionals. Numerous job opportunities are available, including:

  • Cybersecurity specialist
  • Network security engineer
  • Cybersecurity analyst
  • Network security architect
  • Incident responder
  • Cyber-crime investigator
  • Penetration tester
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Application Deadline

Both emphases may begin in the fall semester with an application deadline of April 1. The general studies emphasis may also begin in the winter semester with an application deadline of November 1. The $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU.

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Skills Employers Want

The Master of Health Sciences degree at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings in the health sciences field.

  • Molecular Biology
  • Biochemical Assays
  • Standard Operating Procedure
  • Biostatistics

Source: EMSI, 2022

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The B.S. in Cybersecurity at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings in the field.

  • Cybersecurity
  • Computer science
  • Vulnerability
  • Auditing
  • Project management
  • Risk management
  • Firewall
  • Information systems
  • Incident response
  • Cyber threat intelligence

Source: EMSI, 2020

 

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