Johns Hopkins UniversityEST. 1876

America’s First Research University

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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.

News & Announcements

Iconic biologist Ru Chih Huang dies at 94

Huang, world-renowned for her discoveries in chromosomal RNA synthesis, viral replication, and cancer development in humans, died May 31.

Destined to Treat Patients

Alessia Ianuzzi works with retinal organoids to better understand human development in Bob Johnston's lab.