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Medical and Biological Illustration, MA at Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University, United States

Programme overview

The Medical and Biological Illustration ( MBI ) program offers a robust curriculum designed to prepare future leaders in the medical illustration profession. Accredited since 1970, the MBI program offers courses in visual communication of medicine and life sciences as well as graduate-level science courses in the School of Medicine. Courses are directly related to technical, biological, or medical subject matter. Student assignments require problem-solving and individual research.

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

Career pathways

The objective of the Medical and Biological Illustration Master of Arts program is to prepare skilled practitioners and future leaders in the field of Medical Illustration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The goal of the Admissions Committee is to find students with intellectual curiosity and a passion to communicate medicine and science through dynamic visuals. We seek candidates who demonstrate high academic performance in science, particularly the life sciences, excellent draftspersonship in an art portfolio, and strong verbal and written communication skills. Further details on the below Prerequisites can be found on the MBI Admissions web page .

USD 69,100 a year (2026-27). M.A. in Medical and Biological Illustration tuition per year (years 1 and 2). Excludes insurance and fees. Source

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