Baccalaureate Degree (B.S., B.A., B.F.A., or similar) demonstrating high academic achievement

Exemplary Science Preparation (comparable to pre-med) is required of all applicants, regardless of your major, with one semester-long class in each of the following courses:

• General Chemistry: at a level for science majors,
• Vertebrate Anatomy: *with mammalian (cat) dissection lab,
• Vertebrate Physiology: *including organ systems,
• Upper-Level Biological Science: **At least one of the following five specific advanced sciences: Cell Biology, Developmental Biology (Embryology), Histology, Molecular Biology, or Immunology.
  *A two-semester Human Anatomy and Physiology (part 1 and part 2) course sequence which includes hands-on mammalian dissection lab may substitute for both Vertebrate Anatomy and Vertebrate Physiology. A one-semester course in Human Anatomy and Physiology may only substitute for one prerequisite, not both!
  **Upper-Level Biological Science should be a Junior (300) or Senior (400) level course. A Freshman (100) level course will not be accepted.

Strong Art Portfolio demonstrating ability to realistically render directly observed subject matter in the following categories:

• General Drawing: Realistic drawings created from direct observation expressing form in space, light on form, and a variety of surface textures. Examples should demonstrate skilled draftsmanship, ability to render detail, and should include still life arrangements and animal and plant studies.
• Figure Drawing: Advanced studies of the human figure drawn directly from the model. Examples should include both long and short poses rendered in a variety of media.
• Color Media: Examples demonstrating accomplished use of transparent media such as watercolor or colored pencil and opaque media (acrylic, gouache, oil) should be included. Landscape and still life subject matter rendered in representational manner demonstrating the ability to match colors accurately and to create form and space with color
• Graphic Design: Layouts that integrate image and typography to conform to a pre-selected format and audience. Client-oriented visual communication projects.
• Digital Media: Knowledge and experience in vector and raster imaging applications. Courses in 2D animation, 3D animation, and web design are recommended.
• Sketchbook Pages: Examples of your artistic thought process and creativity, sketching from direct observation, and preliminary studies for final work. These are not intended to be examples of final artwork. Please submit pages as they exist in your sketchbook without additional editing or refinement.
  

Excellent Written and Verbal Communications Skills with at least one course in English Composition (GRE or TOEFL scores may substitute)

Admissions process occurs in 2 Steps.

In Step 1, interested candidates submit a 20-image Portfolio and complete the Application Profile questions in SlideRoom (online submission platform). After review, the MBI Program Director shares feedback from the Admissions Committee to all portfolio candidates. Only candidates invited by the Committee continue to Step 2.

In Step 2, candidates invited by the Admissions Committee submit the official SOM Graduate Programs Application and Interview with the Director and with the Admissions Committee via Zoom. The SOM Application includes Transcripts, Letters of Recommendation, CV/Resume, and a Statement of Interest in the Program.

After all interviews are complete, a class of seven students is selected to matriculate into Hopkins on the first weekday in August.