Molecular Microbiology & Immunology, ScM at Johns Hopkins University

Programme overview

The goal of the ScM program in MMI is to provide a solid foundation in the biomedical sciences for a select group of students interested in addressing outstanding issues underlying infectious and immunologic diseases of public health importance. It aims to equip students with a diversity of disciplinary concepts and methodological tools to solve specific disease-related problems. This holistic approach requires a common core of knowledge of the population, clinical, cellular and molecular aspects of disease.

Faculty: Bloomberg School of Public Health | Duration: two years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

There are several requirements for the completion of degree programs: those set by the school, those set by the department, and those set by the thesis adviser (for ScM students). The degree requirements for all programs, established by the School are contained in Policy and Procedure Memoranda available here . Students will need to log in with their BSPH email username and password to have access to these pages. Total credits: 18.

Career pathways

According to the requirements of the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), all BSPH degree students must be grounded in foundational public health knowledge. Please view the list of specific CEPH requirements by degree type .

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Application information

USD 69,984 a year (2026-27). Bloomberg School annual full-time tuition for 4 terms ($17,496 per term). Applies to full-time study; part-time and online study is charged per credit ($1,458). Excludes fees, health insurance and any scholarships. Source

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