Overview

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology / Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is located in Baltimore, MD, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master of Health Sciences (MHS)
Master of Science (Sc M)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	57
Doctoral Degrees	7

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam MCAT or GRE Thesis Required
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Oral and written exams

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

186

Applied

98

Accepted

59

Enrolled

Applying

135

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	MCAT or GRE
Master's Degree Requirements	3 letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	3 letters of recommendation, curriculum vitae

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Types of financial support available	Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Federal Work-Study

Student Body

106

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Gender

Male (34%)

Female (65%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	DNA replication, repair, structure, carcinogenesis, protein structure, enzyme catalysts, reproductive biology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 615 North Wolfe Street, Room W8041
Baltimore, MD  21205
United States

Contact Dr. Ashani Weeraratna
Chair
Email: bmb@jhsph.edu
Phone: 410-955-3671
Fax: 410-955-2926

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