The JHU Molecular and Cellular Biology Master’s Program is only open to undergraduate students who will graduate from Johns Hopkins with a degree in biology or molecular and cellular biology. Its mission is to provide Johns Hopkins biology or molecular and cellular biology majors with advanced training to expand their preparation for professional school and/or a career in science or medicine.
The program enables students to build on their previous academic and research experience to earn a master’s degree in one academic year. The program components consist of mentoring from Johns Hopkins faculty, coursework including a specialized seminar, leadership and teaching experience as a laboratory teaching assistant, and an intensive independent research project culminating in a written thesis and oral presentation.
The application for Fall 2025 admissions has closed. The application for Fall 2026 opens on September 1, 2025 and closes on October 15, 2025.
Program Faculty and Staff
Haiqing Zhao
Director, Professor
226 Mudd Hall | [email protected] | 410-516-7391
Anna Coppola
Assistant Director, Lecturer
Levi 36B | [email protected]
Robert Horner
Academic Advisor, Senior Lecturer
179 UTL | [email protected] | 410-516-8067
Rebecca Pearlman
TA Advisor, Senior Lecturer
281 UTL | [email protected]
Resources for Current Students
- Master’s Program Handbook
- Courses that Fulfill Advance Course Requirements
- Research Summary and Grade Report
- Sample Reader’s Letter
Contact
For questions about the BS/MS program requirements or research, contact:
Anna Coppola
Macaulay 107
[email protected]
For questions about administration or the application process, contact:
Anthony Mberekpe
Levi Hall 128I
410-516-1366
[email protected]