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    MS in Biotechnology

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    Baltimore, USMSHybrid1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $56,400.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    40
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    MS in Biotechnology at Johns Hopkins University is a 40-credit, 1-year, hybrid MS program based in Baltimore, US. Tuition is $56,400 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program requires 4 core courses in cell biology, signal transduction, emerging applications, and biotechnology enterprise, plus 6 electives that can form concentrations in areas like biodefense, bioinformatics, biotechnology enterprise, molecular targets and drug discovery, regenerative and stem cell technologies, or regulatory affairs. An optional thesis is available as an 11th course.

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    QS World University Rankings: #28 (Overall University) | Top 10 U.S. News & World Report national universities
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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum online TOEFL test score of 100
    IELTS
    optional
    Min 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (36 months with STEM extension)

    $23,300.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MS in Biotechnology at Johns Hopkins University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MS in Biotechnology at Johns Hopkins University is $56,400 across 40 required credits.
    Is MS in Biotechnology at Johns Hopkins University online or in-person?
    MS in Biotechnology at Johns Hopkins University is offered hybrid.
    How long does MS in Biotechnology at Johns Hopkins University take to complete?
    MS in Biotechnology at Johns Hopkins University is structured around 1 year and 40 credits.
    What GPA is required for MS in Biotechnology at Johns Hopkins University?
    Per the program's published guidance: A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    Is MS in Biotechnology at Johns Hopkins University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - MS in Biotechnology at Johns Hopkins University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.