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Advanced Biotechnology

Studieswww.biotechnology.jhu.edu

Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and SciencesAdvanced Academic Programs

http://www.biotechnology.jhu.edu

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tHree fUlly online degreesIn addition to all degrees being offered on campus, Johns Hopkins now offers three fully online degree options: MS in Bioinformatics, MS in Bioscience Regulatory Affairs, MS in Biotechnology.

Our unique model for online education ensures that you receive the same academic program as our on-site students, but with added flexibility. You’ll interact with faculty and other students through threaded discussions and informal meetings, such as online chats and question and answer sessions. Course content is delivered via text notes, PowerPoint presentations, voice-over PowerPoint, streaming video and web-conferencing.

Johns Hopkins is a leader in biological research

and the global biotechnology industry. Here you

can participate in a first-class biotechnology

program for working professionals that delivers

the knowledge and practical experience you need

to advance your career or pursue doctoral ambitions.

The dynamic biotechnology field demands a

multidisciplinary workforce skilled in basic research,

drug discovery technologies, bioinformatics,

regulatory affairs, and product commercialization.

Johns Hopkins’ Advanced Biotechnology Studies

Program is rooted in these disciplines and offers one

of the largest programs of its kind, with four master’s

degrees, three of which are available fully online.

We are an established, flexible program with the

resources you need to prepare for the challenges

and opportunities ahead.

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“I was impressed

by the diversity

of professional

experiences of

the faculty and

how willing they

were to share

their expertise.”

— Lesley-Anne Boxill

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4 Grounded in biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology, this program allows students to delve into basic science, applied science, lab science, bioinformatics, regulatory affairs and biotechnology enterprise. Students can pursue a general MS in Biotechnology degree or focus on one of five concentrations: biodefense, bioinformatics, biotechnology enterprise, regulatory affairs, or drug discovery.

This curriculum prepares students for engaging in research, leading lab teams, making development and planning decisions, creating and applying research modalities to large projects and taking the reigns of management and marketing decisions.

Students complete 10 courses for the degree: four core and six elective courses. Thesis option requires 11 courses.

CredentiAls And PrereqUisites�� Undergraduate degree in natural sciences or engineering with at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.�� Two semesters of Organic Chemistry with labs (or Bio-Organic Chemistry)�� Two semesters of college-level Biology

generAl degreeMany students prefer to customize their program by selecting courses from our concentrations and other electives. Students may also choose to take courses in our state-of-the-art wet lab.

sample Courses�� Recombinant DNA Laboratory�� Research Ethics�� Stem Cell Biology�� Molecular Pharmacology�� Technology Transfer�� Cell Culture Techniques Laboratory

MS in Biotechnology

ConCentrAtionsBiodefenseBiodefense studies provide a solid foundation in basic science and biotechnology for detection, identification and response to biothreats. Disciplines include molecular biology, infectious diseases, bioinformatics, immunology, laboratory methods and policy. This concentration requires some on-site instruction. Students must take six core courses and four biodefense electives.

sample Courses:

�� Introduction to Bioinformatics�� Science, Medicine and Policy in Biodefense�� Biological and Chemical Response and Forensics�� Biodefense Lab Methods�� Principles of Immunology�� Vaccinology

BioinformaticsThe Bioinformatics concentration prepares students to access and manipulate specialized data in this fast-paced, high-intensity field. Students take four core courses, four concentration courses and two electives.

sample Courses:�� Biostatistics�� BioPerl�� Practical Computer Concepts for Bioinformatics�� Protein Bioinformatics�� Microarrays and Analysis

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6 Concentrations continued from previous page

Biotechnology enterpriseSuccess in this industry requires understanding the science and business of driving products from lab to marketplace. Students take four core courses, four concentration courses and two electives.

sample Courses:

�� Managing and Leading Biotechnology Professionals�� Marketing Aspects of Biotechnology�� Managerial Finance for Biotechnology I�� Ethical, Legal and Regulatory Aspects of Biotechnology Enterprise�� Economic Aspects of Biotechnology�� Creating a Biotechnology Enterprise�� Bioscience Communication

regulatory AffairsIn the Regulatory Affairs concentration, students engage in the legislative and regulatory environments that companies must traverse along the path to product commercialization. Students take four core courses, four concentration courses and two electives.

sample Courses:�� Introduction to Regulatory Affairs�� Clinical Development of Drugs and Biologics�� Biological Processes in Regulatory Affairs�� Introduction to cGMP Compliance

Molecular targets and drug discovery technologiesThis concentration provides students with in-depth knowledge and practical laboratory skills in modern drug discovery technologies. Specific disciplines include bioassay design, chemical libraries, molecular targets, bioinformatics, high throughput screening lab and cancer biology. Requires some on-site instruction.

sample Courses:�� Bioassay Development�� Molecular Targets and Cancer�� Chemical Libraries and Diversity�� High Throughput Screening and Automation Laboratory

“The Advanced

Biotechnology Studies

Program was a

perfect fit to my life

and future

development. The

evening classes are

ideal for the

working adult and

more so for the

working parent.

I have chosen the

Biodefense pathway

which will prepare

me for this exploding

field in today’s world.

It incorporates

my interest in

diseases and how

to combat them.”

— Beth Biederman


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reseArCH oPtionsindependent research ProjectStudents wishing to gain more exposure to basic and applied research may elect to pursue a one-semester, laboratory or non-lab research project at an approved lab or organization. Students present results at an end-of-year research symposium.

thesisStudents wishing to receive an MS in Biotechnology with Thesis embark on a two-semester research project. At the conclusion of the project, students formally defend their work and write a thesis. This option is an 11-course program.

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Become an effective leader in today’s biotechnology business environment. The Johns Hopkins University offers one of the nation’s first joint degree graduate programs in Biotechnology — preparing students to lead the charge in the laboratory and the boardroom by cultivating a strong mix of science and business skills. Graduates earn two Johns Hopkins degrees through this rigorous, part-time program.

Students complete 10 courses for the MS in Biotechnology and 14 for the MBA.

CredentiAls And PrereqUisites�� Undergraduate degree in natural sciences or engineering with at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.�� Strong communication and computer skills�� Two semesters of Organic Chemistry with labs (or Bio-Organic Chemistry)�� Two semesters of college-level Biology�� Minimum of two years of full-time progressive work experience after completion of undergraduate studies

sAMPle CoUrses:�� Biotechnology Proseminar�� Legal Issues in Biotechnology�� Marketing Aspects of Biotechnology�� Biochemistry�� Managerial Communications�� Strategic Planning in Biotechnology

MS in Biotechnology / MBAA joint offering of the Zanvyl Krieger school of Arts and sciences and the Carey Business school


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In an expanding drug and product development market, with a need to comply with federal and state regulations, companies report an increasing need for trained professionals educated in bioscience regulatory affairs.

To meet this need, Johns Hopkins University offers a Master of Science in Bioscience Regulatory Affairs degree that taps the expertise of professionals from the federal government, industry and academia.

Students complete 10 courses for the degree: seven required courses and three electives. As the final course in the program, students take an in-class practicum where they look at real-world problems both from the FDA’s perspective and from industry’s perspective.

CredentiAls And PrereqUisites�� Undergraduate degree in the life sciences or engineering with at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale�� One semester of Biochemistry and Cell Biology at the undergraduate or graduate level or Bioscience for Regulatory Affairs

sAMPle CoUrses�� Clinical Trial Design�� International Regulatory Affairs�� The Product Development Process: From Intellectual Property to Licensing �� Food and Drug Law

MS in Bioscience Regulatory Affairs

“When I started

the program, I

learned about this

emerging universe

of new technologies

within the field of

medicine, and I

quickly recognized

the demand for

people with this

kind of regulatory

knowledge. The JHU

Bioscience Regulatory

Affairs Program opens

up so many doors

for its students and

the experience is

unparalleled.”

—Jonathon Helfgott

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This innovative program prepares students for success by drawing from the strengths of Johns Hopkins’ Biotechnology and Engineering programs to create a comprehensive Bioinformatics curriculum. The program integrates disciplines like computer science, bioscience and bioinformatics.

Students complete 11 courses for the degree: five core courses, four concentration courses, a bioscience elective and a computer science elective.

CredentiAls And PrereqUisites�� Undergraduate degree in the biological sciences or engineering with at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale�� Two semesters of Organic Chemistry (or Bio-Organic Chemistry)�� One semester of Biochemistry�� Introduction to Programming using Java, C++, or C�� Data Structures�� One course in Probability and Statistics�� Calculus

sAMPle CoUrses�� Foundations of Algorithms�� Introduction to Bioinformatics�� Protein Bioinformatics

MS in BioinformaticsA joint offering of the Zanvyl Krieger school of Arts and sciences and the Whiting school of engineering


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11Molecular targets and drug discovery technologies fellowshipFellows will earn an MS in Biotechnology with a concentration in Molecular Targets and Drug Discovery Technologies while engaging in meaningful work at the Center for Cancer Research/National Cancer Institute laboratories. Fellows also receive paid tuition (for up to two years) and a stipend.

Biodefense fellowshipFellows will earn an MS in Biotechnology with a concentration in Biodefense while engaging in significant work at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases laboratories. Fellows also receive paid tuition (for up to two years) and a stipend.

Becton dickinson diagnostics regulatory Affairs fellowshipFellows will earn an MS in Bioscience Regulatory Affairs while working fulltime at BD Diagnostics, a global medical technology company. Fellows will receive salary and tuition support from BD as well as mentoring from staff during the fellowship.

Certificate in Biotechnology enterpriseStudents already well-versed in the scientific aspects of biotechnology but who seek a solid understanding of the business aspects can apply to the certificate program in Biotechnology Enterprise. Five courses are required to complete the certificate.

Fellowships and Certificates

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12Homewood CampusSituated in Baltimore, MD, the beautiful and sprawling Homewood campus is home to Johns Hopkins University’s Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. The Homewood campus serves a large and diverse population of undergraduate and full– and part–time graduate students.

Montgomery County CampusStudents at our Montgomery County Campus (MCC) learn the technical skills required to be competitive in this dynamic field of biotechnology. In addition to smart classrooms and computer labs, MCC boasts a state-of-the-art wet lab, equipped with:

�� High throughput liquid handling robots�� High throughput nucleic acid isolation robot�� Numerous thermocycling machines, including real-time capability.�� Various electrophoretic devices for nucleic acid and protein analyses

The Wet Lab is equipped with a variety of spectrophotometric devices, a capillary electrophoresis unit for DNA and protein analysis, a computerized gel image analyzer, and cell culture instructional facilities and equipment, including cell culture fermentors

HeAt CenterSelect courses are offered at The HEAT Center in Aberdeen, MD.

online Degree programs are also available fully online at JHU’s cybercampus.

Please visit biotechnology.jhu.edu for updated, full course listings and descriptions.

About our Facilities


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“I chose the Biotechnology Program at Hopkins because it offers flexibility that

can fit my schedule as a working professional. The program also brings together

a very diverse and experienced student population spanning several industries

and backgrounds.”

— Edward Gometz

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14 facultyJHU’s world-class faculty has diverse backgrounds, representing the best of academia and industry. They are engaged in innovative research and ground-breaking work in the field. Class sizes are small, to enhance the learning experience and allow students and faculty to develop meaningful relationships.

student Population and Part-time studentsThe Advanced Biotechnology Studies Program allows working professionals, who need weekend, evening and online courses, to fit their educational ambitions into their professional careers. The majority of students come from private industry, government agencies and research organizations, and they complete the degree requirements on a part-time basis. Students who choose to progress at a full-time pace can complete their coursework in about one year; students who choose a part-time course load can earn their degree in as little as two years.

Admissions informationFor current and comprehensive admissions information, as well as for other program information, please visit biotechnology.jhu.edu.

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onlinewww.biotechnology.jhu.edu

[email protected]

Phone800.847.3330

Admissions office202.452.1940 [email protected]


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Homewood Campus Wyman Park Building 3400 North Charles Street Suite S740Baltimore, MD 21218

Washington, dC Center 1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 104 Washington, DC 20036

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