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Biophysical Chemistry and Design for Biotechnology, Master of Science at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University, United States

Programme overview

For students with a STEM bachelor's degree seeking careers in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals, focusing on biophysical chemistry and computational methods for protein and RNA therapeutics, with hands-on lab work including a summer lab intensive.

Faculty: Krieger School of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Biophysics  |  Duration: 10 to 24 months (full-time or part-time); 32-33 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Biophysical Chemistry, Protein Design Lab and Recombinant DNA Laboratory, plus two electives such as Biocatalysis, Introduction to Bioinformatics or Computational Protein Structure Prediction and Design. Covers physics- and AI-based computational design and screening/stability lab techniques.

Career pathways

Careers in biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Intended for applicants with a STEM-related bachelor's degree.

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