The Master’s in Biophysical Chemistry and Design for Biotechnology (final program name subject to MHEC approval) is an industry-shaping training ground for experts in biotechnology and pharmaceutical development. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of development, formulation, production, and delivery of biologics such therapeutic antibodies and proteins, mRNA therapies and vaccines, and more. Students will gain expertise in theory and application of biophysical chemistry, lab techniques for screening and stability testing, and computational analysis and design of macromolecules including physics-based and AI-based methods. Learn from renowned faculty delivering cutting-edge coursework and labs using state-of-the-art instruments, software, and technologies found throughout biotech.
Available to full- and part-time students, this graduate program helps you build invaluable relationships with fellow students, esteemed faculty, and leaders in the industry while earning your career-ready Master’s Degree in Biophysical Chemistry and Design for Biotechnology.
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Fast Facts
- Duration: 10-24 months
- Total credits: 33-35
- Course delivery: on site at the Baltimore, Maryland campus
- Eligibility: Visa eligible
- Ranking: Top 10 among U.S. News & World Report‘s list of the best national universities
Application Requirements
Application requirements include the following five items below. The application deadline is March 1, 2025. There is a $75 application fee. Standard Johns Hopkins’ graduate admission costs apply.
- Transcripts from all previous university-level study. All applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and have successfully completed two courses: Calculus I and General Chemistry. Completion of Molecular Biology is preferred but not required.
- Two letters of recommendation. Letters should address the applicant’s propensity for academic work.
- Resume or CV
- Statement of Purpose, including why you are qualified for the program and how it will help with your long-term goals.
- All applicants who have not completed a post-secondary degree involving at least two-years of full-time study in the United States or in an exempt country must take the TOEFL or the IELTS. The test must have been taken within the previous two years.
Curriculum
Students will gain unique expertise in the physical chemistry of proteins and nucleic acids, analytical methods for studying the structure, dynamics and interactions of biomolecular systems, and computational protein analysis and design. Students will learn modern experimental and computational techniques for the analysis and design of proteins and nucleic acids.
In doing so, students will learn advanced biophysical chemistry via both coursework and laboratory experiences, culminating in a hands-on, five-week design lab. Students will be provided with networking opportunities and will build relationships with other scholars, faculty, and doctoral students.