Johns Hopkins University

Master of Health Science (MHS) degree programs begin in late August/early September, with the first year devoted to coursework followed by research and thesis, usually requiring an additional year in residence. The MHS and Bachelors/MHS degrees are similar with regard to the required coursework, but they differ in the entrance requirements.

The MHS degree is designed for anyone interested in gaining knowledge and training in Epidemiology who may not have had significant prior work experience in the field. MHS candidates may apply directly from any undergraduate programs as long as they have had some scientific, biologic, research, or laboratory experience and have met the prerequisite courses. The Bachelors/MHS program is open only to undergraduate students at the Johns Hopkins University who are already enrolled in the Public Health Studies undergraduate program. MHS students may fulfill the thesis requirement by completing a systematic literature review, performing secondary data analysis, or completing a program or project proposal.

The MHS, ScM, and Bachelors/MHS programs require that students complete at least 64 credits of coursework with a cumulative average GPA of 2.75 or higher, successfully pass the Department Comprehensive Examination, produce a thesis of their own work, and present their work in a public setting via Poster Presentation. Students work closely with their thesis advisers to develop their research questions and design their projects.