Cellular and Molecular Medicine, MS at Johns Hopkins University

Programme overview

The MS in Cellular and Molecular Medicine is a full-time two-year program in the biomedical sciences with a focus on translational research and human disease. Graduates from the program will be competitive for admission to doctoral degree programs (Ph.D., M.D.) including continuing in the CMM Ph.D. training program , and for research-oriented jobs in industry, academia or government.

Faculty: School of Medicine | Duration: two year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

Declare a Track: 1) Research, 2) Pre-Med, or 3) Biotech Complete a minimum of two lab rotations with CMM faculty in order to identify a lab for the Master’s thesis. Students will make public presentations at the conclusion of each rotation . A third rotation is optional.

Career pathways

Demonstrate breadth and depth of knowledge in basic biological sciences at a cellular and molecular level. Acquire up-to-date concepts in biostatistics, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry and cell biology as applicable to a range of modern research.

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Entry requirements

Eligibility criteria are as follows: A bachelor’s degree from a qualified college or university is required. Recommended courses include: biology, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, physics, and calculus. Cell biology and/or biochemistry is recommended. Official undergraduate transcripts and two letters of recommendation Statement of interest in response to the following prompt: In one page, tell us why are you choosing to apply to CMM and why we should admit you. In year two, students pick one of three tracks to guide their course of study.

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