Admissions Requirements
Credentials and Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited US college or university in the life 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.
- One semester of Biochemistry at the undergraduate or graduate level.
- Cell Biology at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Application Requirements
- AAP Application
- Nonrefundable Application Fee: $75
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- 500-word Statement of Purpose (Discuss why you wish to pursue the MS in Regulatory Science. Focus on your long term goals and how this academic program will complement these goals. Discuss the strengths of your academic and professional background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials.)
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate coursework completed within the US only. (We accept official transcripts sent electronically through Scrip-Safe or Docufide, or in sealed institutional envelopes.)
- Course-by-course credential evaluation for all coursework completed outside of the US. Study abroad may be exempt. Visit the International Applicants webpage to learn more.
- TOEFL for international students who have not graduated from an accredited college or university in the US and whose native language is not English. Visit the International Applicants webpage to learn more.
Application Requirements Checklist (PDF link)
The Admissions Committee reserves the right to request additional information from applicants, if needed, to assess their candidacy for admission.
Note: GRE scores are not a standard, requirement for the application.
No Application Deadline
Applications are accepted year-round and students may apply to enroll for Summer, Fall or Spring semesters. There are no strict application deadlines. However, it is recommended that students submit all of their application materials at least 6 weeks prior to the start of the semester (international students should apply at least 3 months before the semester starts). For more about our application process, click here.
Johns Hopkins Undergraduate Students
Recent Johns Hopkins undergraduates may apply to a special program that allows them to accelerate their time to degree completion. The admissions committee may waive up to two courses on a case-by-case basis which allows recent Johns Hopkins undergraduates to complete the MS in Regulatory Science taking eight courses instead of the required ten.
Provisional Student Status
If you do not meet all the requirement criteria for admissions, you may still be admitted to a program as a provisional student. Admission in these cases is determined on a case-by-case basis. These candidates may be granted provisional status. To learn more about provisional status, please go to our FAQ page here.
Special Student (Non-degree Seeking)>
A non-degree seeking students can apply to enroll as a “Special Student”. Special Students must follow the same application process as degree-seeking students and should fulfill the same academic criteria for admission. Once admitted, Special Students can take any courses for which they have satisfied the prerequisite requirements.