The Newest Edition to Our Suite of Master's Degree Programs
Both prospective and current undergraduate students can be pre-admitted to the 3+1 program. Pre-admitted students will get advising to assist in program planning for both their graduate and undergraduate degrees. The formal application and admissions process occurs the summer after junior year.
Prospective students can indicate their interest in the 3+1 program in their application for undergraduate admission. Students accepted into the BME undergraduate program who matriculate with 24 or more relevant credits (AP or transfer – see university policies) can be pre-admitted to the 3+1program.
Current BME undergraduates may be pre-admitted at any time between their freshman and junior years through review with the 3+1 Academic Program Administrator.
Applications for the 2022 3+1 graduating class (summer 2021 admission for rising seniors) are due 6/30.
All BME students, regardless of pre-admission, must formally apply to the 3+1 program the summer after their junior year. Students will be admitted if, at the time of application, they:
- Have an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher
- Are on track to complete the requirements of BOTH degrees in four years
This application consists of the student transcript along with the online application. Unlike our standard application, the 3+1 application does not include a personal statement, letters of recommendation, or GREs.
To fill out the 3+1 application, please follow these instructions when navigating the online application process:
Under Program Information
- Apply as a Combined Bachelor’s Master’s JHU Undergrad only
- Degree type: Master’s
- Degree: BS/MSE
- Program Type: 3+1 (NOT Combined)
Students enrolled in the 3+1 degree program will complete the undergraduate and master’s degree requirements by the end of their fourth year. Because this is a co-terminal degree program, students will retain their eligibility for financial aid during their fourth-year. Students may double-count up to two qualified courses (400 level+) towards both the undergraduate and master’s degree requirements.
As part of the undergraduate curriculum, students will engage in courses in their choice of specialized focus areas. Aligned with the department’s cutting-edge research thrusts, these focus areas ensure that the student curriculum is driven by the latest advances in emerging BME disciplines. In this way, students will develop practical, hands-on skills that will prepare them for their future careers in industry, medicine, or research.
As part of the master’s curriculum, students will continue to build expertise in their selected focus area through a variety of courses. Students may also choose to complete a research thesis during an optional second year of graduate study in labs throughout the Johns Hopkins schools of Engineering and Medicine.
Our personalized advising program will help students stay on track to complete their degree requirements within four years. Starting in their third year, students will be paired with a faculty advisor in their chosen focus area. As experts in their respective fields, these advisors will help students navigate course schedules, research opportunities, and career options to ensure success both during and after their time at Johns Hopkins University.
For more information on coursework, please visit the following focus area pages: