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Undergraduate Studies

The Department of Biology offers a rigorous undergraduate and five-year combined master’s program. Students develop a detailed, nuanced view of biology; integrating knowledge at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels.

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Graduate Studies

The Program in Cell, Molecular, Developmental Biology, and Biophysics (CMDB) offers a doctoral degree.

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JHU BioREU

JHU BioREU is a Research Experiences for Undergraduates Site funded by the National Science Foundation. The 10-week summer program provides an intensive, mentored research experience.

Upcoming Events

Department of Biology Seminar Series- Shawn Burgess

Shawn Burgess, Co-Deputy Director of the Division of Intramural Research, Senior Investigator of the Translational and Functional Genomics Branch, Head of the Developmental Genomics Section, and Chief of the Office […]

News & Announcements

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Professor Trina Schroer Named 2024 ASCB Fellow

The Biology Department is proud to announce that our very own Professor Trina Schroer has been named a 2024 Fellow of the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB). This prestigious […]