Program Overview
The Bioinformatics at Johns Hopkins University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 60 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Bioinformatics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 60 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 4,196 (Tuition (Module)) — In-State students
- Location: Baltimore, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bioinformatics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Molecular Biology
- Gene Organization and Expression
- Foundations of Algorithms
- Algorithms for Bioinformatics
- Principles of Database Systems
- Practical Computer Concepts for Bioinformatics
- Introduction to Bioinformatics
- Bioinformatics: Tools for Genome Analysis
- Methods in Proteomics
- Microarrays and Analysis
- Genomic and Personalized Medicine
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited college or university in the biological sciences or in engineering. Programs require a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Meeting the minimum GPA requirement does not guarantee admission.\xc2\xa0
- Two semesters of Organic Chemistry\xc2\xa0
- One semester of Biochemistry\xc2\xa0
- Introduction to Programming Using Java, C++, or C\xc2\xa0
- Data Structures (or 605.202 Data Structures)
- One course in Probability and Statistics (or 410.645 Biostatistics) and
- Calculus
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 4,196 (Tuition (Module)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 4,196 (Tuition (Module)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Johns Hopkins University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States
Johns Hopkins University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-01
- Language English
- Duration 60 months