MS in Bioinformatics Admission and Application Requirements

Admissions Criteria

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited US college or university, or equivalent international credential, in the biological sciences or in engineering.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Program-Specific Prerequisite Courses:

  • Two semesters of organic chemistry.

  • One semester of biochemistry.

  • One semester of an introduction to programming using Java, C++, C, or Python.

  • One semester of data structures.

  • One semester of probability/statistics.

  • One semester of calculus.

How to Apply

1. Complete the Online Application and upload required supporting materials
2. Submit the application along with the $75 application fee

Required Supporting Materials

• 500-word Statement of Purpose.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
• Do not upload recommendations, as they are not considered for this program.
• Official transcripts: JHU AAP accepts official transcripts that are electronically sent directly from the granting institution and emailed to [email protected]. If your institution does not provide electronic transcripts, request that your institution send an official transcript directly to:

Johns Hopkins University
Advanced Academic Programs
Transcript Processing Center
851 Trafalgar Court
Suite 420 West
Maitland, FL 32751

• If you have international coursework, send in the course-by-course credential evaluation. Study abroad may be exempt.
• If English is your second language, you may be required to take the TOEFL or IELTS examination.