Master of Health Science (MHS)
Offered By: Department of Biostatistics
Onsite | Full-Time | 1 year
About the MHS in Biostatistics Program
The Biostatistics MHS program is intended for outstanding individuals seeking a one-year intensive course of study in biostatistical theory and methods. It is also open to students concurrently enrolled in a doctoral program at Johns Hopkins. Students take a comprehensive written examination and complete a culminating data analysis project documenting the statistical ideas and skills developed in the coursework.
MHS in Biostatistics Program Highlights
Design research studies
of human health and disease
Design and implement data management systems
and draw inferences from quantitative data
Design and implement tabular and graphical displays
of quantitative information
Use statistical reasoning and theory
to deal effectively with non-standard statistical problems
What Can You Do With an MHS In Biostatistics, in addition to your PhD?
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Sample Careers and Next Steps
- Tenure Track Faculty
- Assistant Professor (research track)
- Research Program Director
- Research Biostatistician
Curriculum for the MHS in Biostatistics
Browse an overview of the requirements for this master's program in the JHU Academic Catalogue and explore all course offerings in the Bloomberg School Course Directory.
Admissions Requirements
For general admissions requirements, please visit the How to Apply page.
Note to international applicants for Fall 2025 admission who have attended or are attending a university outside the U.S. or English-speaking Canada: Our Department is no longer able to review applications that contain unevaluated international transcripts. Applications will be forwarded to us for review only after our Admissions Office has received an official Course-by-Course Credential Evaluation from ALL schools attended from either WES or ECE (view details regarding our School’s transcript evaluation requirements). The time to complete an evaluation can be lengthy and we recommend you start the process two to three months in advance of our December 1 application deadline.
This specific program also requires:
Prior Graduate Degree
Prior doctoral degree or concurrent enrollment in Johns Hopkins University doctoral program.
Prior Coursework
Calculus and linear algebra
Standardized Test Scores
Standardized test scores are not required and not reviewed for this program. If you have taken a standardized test such as the GRE, GMAT, or MCAT and want to submit your scores, please note that they will not be used as a metric during the application review. Applications will be reviewed holistically based on all required application components.
Tuition and Funding
Contact Us
Questions about the program? We're happy to help.
Academic Administrator
Mary Joy Argo
410-614-4454
biostat@jh.edu