Program Overview

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MS in Regenerative and Stem Cell Technologies

The Master of Science in Regenerative and Stem Cell Technologies program is designed to provide students with the expertise needed to advance in this rapidly growing field. The program offers a chance to collaborate with JHU's research faculty during a brief lab residency, providing hands-on experience.

Overview

Regenerative and stem cell technologies have the potential to revolutionize treatments for numerous diseases and health conditions. This 10-course degree program offers an option to complete a thesis, is offered part-time or full-time, and can be completed 95% online. With a one-week lab residency, students find the flexibility needed to meet work and life commitments while preparing to advance in this emerging field.

Admissions Criteria

In addition to the materials and credentials required for all programs, the Master of Science in Regenerative and Stem Cell Technologies program requires:

• An undergraduate degree in the sciences or engineering with at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• A resume
• A statement of purpose, up to one page in length, describing personal background and/or life experience that has shaped goals.
• Required coursework:
  • One semester of organic chemistry
  • One semester of biochemistry
  • One semester of molecular biology
  • One semester of cell biology

Program Requirements

Students in the MS in Regenerative and Stem Cell Technologies program must complete:

• Six core courses
• Four electives

Course List

The following core courses are required:

• AS.410.609: Developmental Biology
• AS.410.630: Gene Therapy
• AS.410.653: Regenerative Medicine: from Bench to Bedside
• AS.410.664: Ethics in Emerging Bioscience Technologies
• AS.410.753: Stem Cell Biology
• AS.410.780: Stem Cell Culture Laboratory Methods

Students may select four electives from the course listings page.

Learning Objectives

Graduates of the MS in Regenerative and Stem Cell Technologies program will be equipped to:

• Demonstrate laboratory-based methods to manipulate stem cells
• Assess diverse methods of regenerative and stem cell technologies and their applications
• Analyze the continuum from research-based methods to clinical applications
• Apply current FDA guidances on cell therapy, gene therapy, and tissue engineering to real-world scenarios
• Analyze the early development of complex organisms
• Appraise the ethical reasoning behind the usage of cell therapy, gene therapy, and tissue engineering in patients

The program can be tailored for numerous career goals with electives that span an array of specializations, including:

• Bioinformatics
• Epigenetics
• Human molecular genetics
• Immunology
• Personalized medicine
• Pharmacology
• Recombinant DNA