Johns Hopkins University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.-Biotechnology

Format: Campus, Online

Program Description:

Biotechnology continues to expand rapidly with new discoveries and often life-saving products at a breathtaking pace. This industry, a merger of science and business, demands a multi-disciplinary workforce skilled in basic-research, product development, regulatory affairs and commercialization. The Biotechnology industry harnesses advances in molecular biology, genomics, and proteomics to move discoveries and ideas out of the laboratory and into the product development pipeline. Students in the Master of Science in Biotechnology program learn to advance their careers by broadening their skillbase and understanding of this dynamic field.

Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Universities

Eligibility Requirements:

Foreign Credential Evaluation
Students who earned their post-secondary degree(s) in a country other than the United States are required to have a "course-by-course" credential evaluation performed by an outside evaluation service. A number of organizations render this service. While most of these provide acceptable evaluations, World Education Services (WES) is recommended. WES assists students with initiating the evaluation process and can be reached at 800-937-3895. Students may also call the WES office in Washington, D.C., at 202-331-2925 where a local representative can assist them. Please allow four to six weeks for an official credential assessment to be completed and forwarded to the Advanced Academic Programs Enrollment Office in Washington, DC.

Student Visas
Accelerated students and part-time students who have been admitted as degree candidates and who take at least three courses per semester, which is full-time classification, may request certification for an F1 visa.

International Student Requirements:

Foreign students must submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores and a course-by-course credential evaluation performed by an independent evaluation service

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999