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M.S. in Disaster Science & Management (MS, DISA)
earn an MS in disaster science & Management from the Biden School
The M.S. in disaster science and management program offered at the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration at the 91原创 approaches emergency management from a distinctly interdisciplinary, research-based point of view.
This degree program emphasizes theories, research methodologies, and policies related to a broad spectrum of issues relating to emergency management. Courses emphasize disaster response, recovery, social vulnerability, organizational behavior, crisis management, and other important topics. The program builds on the unique strengths and international reputation of the (DRC) and related programs and research at the 91原创.
Please be advised that this program is not currently accepting applications. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the听Master of Public Administration page听to learn more about the emergency management degree concentration offering.听Questions should be directed to听bidenschool@udel.edu.听
learn what you can do with a disaster science master's degree
start your application
- Apply online with the 91原创 Graduate College
- Fill out the Biden School supplemental application form below
- Gather relevant documents to upload
- Submit your application
mS, DISA Admissions Deadlines
Please be advised that this program is not currently accepting applications for the 2026 admissions cycle. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the听Master of Public Administration page听to learn more about the emergency management degree concentration offering.听Questions should be directed to听bidenschool@udel.edu.听
ADMISSIONS FAQs
Our graduate application system is designed to put you in control of not only the application but all documents associated with it. We have designated areas within the application where each required document should be uploaded.听Please note that the online MPA program requires two years of professional experience.
You鈥檒l need:
- A completed听online application
- A bachelor鈥檚 degree from an accredited four-year university
- A current r茅sum茅
- Unofficial copies of your transcripts (we鈥檒l need official versions once you鈥檙e admitted)
- Letters of recommendation:听You provide names and email addresses for your recommenders, and recommendation forms are emailed directly to them from the online application. Instructions are included as to how to return the completed forms electronically. You can submit your application before your letters of recommendation are complete.
- A personal statement
- Biden School supplemental application form (linked below)
- No GRE required听
- The Biden School does not require the GRE for admission.
- The Biden School听accepts the minimum English proficiency test scores listed in the Graduate Admissions Test scores section.
The 91原创 Graduate College and the Biden School cannot waive fees solely based on financial hardship.
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91原创 Graduate College Application Fee Waiver: Please see if you qualify for a Graduate College fee waiver here.听
- Scroll down the page until you come to Application Fee Waivers. Click the 鈥+鈥 sign for more information.
- Questions regarding applying for a Graduate College-issued application fee waiver should be directed to Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@udel.edu.听
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Biden School Application Fee Waivers:听If you do not meet Graduate College criteria for an application fee waiver, then you may be eligible for a fee waiver through the Biden School.听
Waivers are granted based on the Biden School goals below:
- Recognizing exceptional student achievement and merit.
- Increasing social mobility by supporting first-generation college students.
- Expanding the diversity of our student body by encouraging applicants who bring unique perspectives shaped by life experiences.
- Expanding our cultural and experiential diversity by enrolling individuals with significant work experience, applied expertise, international perspectives, or military service.
From Delaware to the World
phd in disaster science and management
Many DISA master's students who aspire to an academic career will continue in the DISA Ph.D. program. The doctoral program in disaster science and management is an interdisciplinary degree organized around thematic areas related to the management of, prevention of, and recovery from disasters.
get to knoW听the biden school faculty and their work
Biden School faculty embraces the 鈥淒elaware Model鈥 of integrating research, teaching, and public service to prepare graduates to impact communities locally and globally.听Our faculty are productive scholars, excellent teachers, and听skilled practitioners with decades of experience in their field.听