Johns Hopkins University

The Center for Biotechnology Education under Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences is a world leader in biotechnological research. The department focuses on imparting to students a multidisciplinary curriculum in Biotechnology to help them progress in their careers and pursue their aspirations in this area. The MS in Biotechnology program provides an extensive, industry-focused exploration of fundamental science, applied science, and laboratory science, as well as a strong basis for biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, genomics, and proteomics. 

The department also offers a dual degree program of MS in Biotechnology/MBA which equips students with biostatistics, biochemistry, bioinformatics along with critical business skills, finance negotiation abilities, accounting, legal matters, and so on. 

Popular occupations in Biotechnology are of

Forensic Scientist

Medical Scientist

Microbiologist

Epidemiologist

Metallurgist

Environmental Manager

Product Development Scientist.

Areas of Expertise:

Micro and Nanotechnology

Biomolecular Design and Engineering

Engineering in Health and Disease

Alternative Energy and Sustainability

Materials by Design

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering of Johns Hopkins University conducts phenomenal studies and has gained an exceptional reputation worldwide in the field. Chemical engineering learners at Johns Hopkins become a part of an expansive study network in state-of-the-art installations with distinguished researchers and technicians addressing the biggest problems faced by society.

Their undergraduate program, that is, BS in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering focuses on experiential learning, including design projects and internships with major chemical and pharmaceutical companies as well as government agencies. The MSE in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering gives chance to the students to not only learn from professors who are world-renowned leaders and innovators in their areas but also work with them, build expertise, and develop their management abilities through cooperative studies.

For a Master’s degree, the student must complete six courses out of which there are three mandatory courses -

Thermodynamics in Practice

Kinetics and Reactor Design

Transport and Numerical Tools.

Research and teaching in the department are interdisciplinary. The department’s key areas of focus include:

Biomolecular Engineering

Engineering for Precision Medicine

Modelling in the Big Data Era

Nanomaterials for Energy

Catalysis

Separations

and so on.  

The students studying MS in Chemical Engineering are in demand in the following sectors -

Chemical industries

Pharmaceutical industries

Medical schools

Financial sectors

Areas of Expertise:

Micro and Nanotechnology

Biomolecular Design and Engineering

Engineering in Health and Disease

Alternative Energy and Sustainability

Materials by Design

List of Labs:

Johns Hopkins Physical Sciences-Oncology Center

Institute for NanoBioTechnology

The Department of Civil Engineering is a supportive and intellectually stimulating site of the university — an optimal environment for graduate studies. The department offers a BS in Civil Engineering and MSE in Civil Engineering. The master's program fosters among students a sound understanding of principles related to engineering research and practice. The learning in the university is conducted through a combination of classroom education, laboratory instruction, and individual study. Upon the completion of the course, students acquire critical thinking skills, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a creative vision.

The Ph.D. program focuses largely on the following areas:

Structural Mechanics

Structural Engineering

Probabilistic Methods

Hazards Management

Systems Engineering

Areas, where Civil Engineers make their careers in, are

Aerospace, Architecture

Transportation

Geotechnical Engineering

Traffic planning and control

Sustainability

Areas of Expertise:

Computational Mechanics

Structural Engineering

Probabilistic Modeling

Mechanics of Materials

Systems Engineering

List of Labs:

Center for Integrated Structure-Material Modeling and Simulation

Cold-Formed Steel Research Consortium

Center of Excellence on Integrated Materials Modeling

The Department of Computer Science is a research-centric department that successfully keeps up with the latest trends and results of research in the field. The department offers undergraduate courses like BS in Computer Science which is more technical in nature as well as a BA in Computer Science for students who are looking to combine Computer Science with a Liberal Arts education or a non-engineering course. Additionally, the department in a partnership with Electrical and Chemical Engineering Department also offers a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering.

The MSE program in Computer Science offers highly specialized training to the students, thus providing them with ample exposure to world-class research. It spans both the theoretical and practical aspects of the field as well as acquaints students with the latest findings of research and emerging trends. Teachers who are highly passionate and knowledgeable about the fieldcraft the courses and keep the students abreast with the latest developments of an ever-changing discipline. The Ph.D. program allows students to thrive in a site known for cutting-edge research.

Career opportunities in Computer Sciences include :

Software design and development

Computer systems administration

Information security

Robotics

Medical and health informatics

Scientific research

Data analytics

Entrepreneurship

Gaming/Entertainment

Business Computing

The employment for computer scientists is expected to grow by 24% through 2018, according to the U.S. National Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s far above the average for most other occupations. U.S. News & World Report lists computer science-related jobs taken up by Johns Hopkins students as among the “100 Best Jobs of 2013”.

Areas of Expertise:

Systems and controls

Aerospace and marine robotics systems

Systems; Information Security

Computer-assisted robotics surgery

Robotics, Vision and Graphics

Theory and Programming Languages

Language and Speech Processing

Motion planning

Robotics and computer vision

Computational Biology and Medicine

Machine Learning and Data-Intensive Computing

List of Labs:

Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare

Institute for Data-Intensive Engineering and Science

Johns Hopkins University Information Security Institute

Electrical and Computer Engineering 

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Johns Hopkins University is committed to providing a rigorous educational experience that prepares students for further study and successful careers in the area. Also, the department is dedicated to research that contributes to fundamental knowledge of both analytical and experimental aspects of the field. It prepares students to develop systems for communication, computation, information transformation, power generation, and transmission, measurement, and control.

The department offers a BS in Electrical Engineering. The MSE program in Electrical and Computer Engineering allows students to specialize in the following areas:

Communications, Control Systems

Language and Speech Processing

Image Processing

Microsystems

Computer Engineering

Photonics and Optoelectronics

Robotics.

These above department also provides doctoral programs.

Major focus areas in the Electronics department are

Communications and Networking

Computer Engineering

Electronics and the Solid State

Optics and Photonics

RF and Microwave Engineering

Signal Processing

Systems and Control

Software and Computer Development

Gaming

Health Care Systems

Finance and Investment Banking

Circuits and Systems for Manufacturing and Defense.

Areas of Expertise:

Microsystems and Computer Engineering

Image and Signal Processing

Control, Networks, and Systems

Language and Speech Processing

Solid State Electronics and Photonics

List of Labs: Center for Language and Speech Processing

The Department of Environmental Health and Engineering has a track record of impressive leadership in environmental engineering, especially in the science of clean and accessible water. The department offers Bachelors of  Science in Environmental Engineering which deals with alternative energy sources, urban sprawl, air pollution, population growth, etc. MSE/MS/MA in Geography and Environmental Engineering are the graduate programmes in the field known for their interdisciplinary approach and acquainting students with topics ranging from biological sciences and environmental engineering to data analytics. The department offers a PhD in Geography and Environmental Engineering.

Environmental engineering employment is expected to grow by more than 22 percent over the next decade as state and local governments are increasingly confronted with water, soil and resource problems. Johns Hopkins students in environmental health and engineering are in demand in academia, government, and industry. Together, the "Global 23" environmental consultancy practices asserted a combined share of 44 percent of the overall worldwide market in 2014, according to the accounts. Reflecting the sector's fragmented nature, only the top three players— AECOM, CH2M, and Tetra Tech — were able to boast general market shares of over 4.5%, mainly due to their powerful position in the dominant North American area, which accounts for 52% of the complete market.

U.S. universities regularly rank the environmental engineering graduate and master's programs among the top ten. Careers related to Environmental Engineering are

Water supply and sanitation

Waste management

Land Use Management

Energy regulation

Environmental protection

Public health

Population environmental health.

Areas of Expertise:

Geomorphology, geochemistry and hydrology 

Environmental chemistry, microbiology and ecology

Antimicrobial resistance and infectious disease

Exposure sciences and environmental epidemiology

Environmental resource quality (air, water, sediments, soil)

Risk sciences and public policy

Environmental engineering

Air pollution and cardio-respiratory diseases

Energy management and alternative technologies

List of Labs: Environment, Energy, Sustainability and Health Institute

Carey Business School, the finance department of Johns Hopkins University, offers world-class professorship and gives rise to financially skilled professionals. The department equips students with quantitative and management abilities to evaluate information, learn from it, and create a major impact on the long-term sustainability of businesses around the world. MS in finance enriches students’ entrepreneurial ability to understand global financial markets and their impact on local investment settings. Its strict quantitative curriculum highlights computational, statistical, and econometric methods, as well as their role in advanced economic decision making. Students will acquire the technical abilities required to develop innovative alternatives in all aspects of finance while also learning how to be ethical and socially responsible business leaders.

Careers in Finance include Investment Banking, Financial analysis and advising, Quantitative analysis, Portfolio management, and Trading in commercial banking and investment banking. According to the employment statistics of Johns Hopkins University, 74% of students were accepted and employed in full-time or internship positions, or continued their education or started their own business within six months of graduation.

Areas of Expertise:

Financial Mathematics

Differential equation modeling

Discrete Mathematics

Matrix and Numerical Analysis

Probability and Statistics

Optimization & Operations research

The Department of Material Sciences and Engineering fosters among students interdisciplinary education to address current technological needs. The department offers a BS as well as a combined Bachelors and Masters in Material Sciences and Engineering. The graduate programs in the field are Master of Materials Science and Engineering (MMSE), Master of Science in Engineering (MSE), and Ph.D.  The key areas of research include biomaterials, materials for energy, computational materials science, nanomaterials, materials for energy, and so on. Nearly 60 percent of materials science students pursue an advanced degree at top graduate schools, while others go on for job placements. 

Areas where graduates can expect lucrative careers in

Science and research

Engineering

Biotechnology

Pharmaceuticals

Healthcare

Financial Services

Education and teaching.

Areas of Expertise:

Optoelectronic and Magnetic Materials

Computational Materials Science

Biomaterials

Materials for Energy

Structural Materials

Nanomaterials

The Department of Mechanical Engineering of Johns Hopkins University exposes motivated learners to world-class teachers and possibilities. Students get to expand their understanding of the field and acquire analytical thinking abilities that prepare them for rewarding professional opportunities in a rapidly growing sector. 

The department offers a BS in Mechanical Engineering as well as MSE in Mechanical Engineering (with and without essay option).

The Ph.D. program allows research in areas like

Robotics

Systems Modeling and Control

Micro/Nanoscale Science and Engineering

Mechanics and Materials

Fluid Mechanics

Thermal Processes

 

Traditional mechanical engineering courses are complemented with hands-on laboratories and design-build-test projects wherein the learners get to apply their practical knowledge and skills to further enhance their understanding of the field. The department also offers opportunities to work with faculty members in study laboratories and deal with fields ranging from nano-scale engineering to bio-inspired robotics to computational engineering and space systems.

Key career opportunities are in the fields of

Aerospace and machine systems

Robotics

Nanotechnology

Energy and the Environment

Power generation

Areas of Expertise:

Robotics

Mechanical Engineering in Biology and Medicine

Mechanics and Materials

Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer

Micro/Nanoscale Science and Technology

Systems, Controls, and Modeling; Energy and the Environment

List of Labs:

Center for Materials in Extreme Dynamic Environments

Center for Environmental and Applied Fluid Mechanics

Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute

The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences offers programs in a wide range of pure sciences, especially in the field of Mathematics. The Department of Mathematics offers Bachelor's / Master’s program along with a Ph.D. in mathematics. The Ph.D. program helps the students to become research mathematicians. Each year, an average of five students complete their theses and find exciting careers in the field of mathematics both inside and outside of academia. The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees.

The course primarily focuses on three areas: astrophysics, condensed matter physics, and particle or high energy physics. Johns Hopkins University was the first American institution which emphasized on Bachelor’s / master’s education and established a Ph.D. program in chemistry. The students are marked on the basis of coursework, teaching, seminars, oral examinations, and an individual research project that culminates in a thesis dissertation.

Areas of Expertise:

Financial Mathematics 

Differential Equation Modeling 

Discrete Mathematics

Matrix and Numerical Analysis

Probability and Statistics

Optimization & Operations research