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Master's Degree

Master of Health Science (MHS)

Offered By: Department of Epidemiology

Onsite | Full-Time | 9 months

About the MHS in Epidemiology Program

New for the 2025-2026 Academic Year: The MHS in Epidemiology is a 9-month intensive academic degree program that provides students with skills in epidemiologic methods and biostatistics. Students will complete at least 64 credit units in epidemiology, biostatistics, and elective courses, and apply their knowledge in a culminating experience. Students can apply to two paths – the Applied or Analytic path. 

View a comparison of the MHS (Applied and Analytic Paths) and ScM programs.

MHS in Epidemiology - Applied Path

The Applied path is ideal for individuals with an interest in using data to inform policies and interventions that promote health and health equity. Skills will focus on study design, biostatistics, and data interpretation and dissemination to policy makers and the public. Successful applicants are those individuals who are motivated to apply rigorous quantitative methods to improve health in community-based real-world settings. Graduates from the MHS in Epidemiology-Applied path will be uniquely trained to work in state/local health departments, federal government offices, or with non-governmental organizations.

Real-World Public Health Application

Learn from leaders in the field about how policy is affected and how to make change.

Practice-based learning

Learn the skills desired by health departments, non-governmental organizations, and health organizations.

Policy and Communication Skills

Gain experience through practical coursework in different types of communication.

Tailored Curriculum

Learn what you need to succeed in your job.

MHS in Epidemiology - Analytic Path

The Analytic path is designed for individuals with an interest in generating and analyzing data to promote health and health equity. Skills will focus on study design, biostatistics, research methods, and data interpretation and dissemination to scientific audiences. Successful applicants are those individuals who are motivated to apply rigorous quantitative methods to improve health in research settings. Graduates from the MHS in Epidemiology-Analytic path will be uniquely trained to work in academic or research settings, or with industry or consulting organizations.  

Strong Foundation in Research Methods

Advanced training in study design, causal inference, and data analysis that is valuable in research, policy, and health settings.

Hands-on Research Analysis

Collaborate with teams to answer real research questions and learn the methods to execute the work.

Learn Directly from Experts and Leaders in Public Health

Coursework developed and taught by leaders in epidemiology.

Application of Quantitative Methods

Graduates will be poised to work in academic or research settings.

What Can You Do With a Graduate Degree In Epidemiology?

Visit the Graduate Employment Outcomes Dashboard to learn about Bloomberg School graduates' employment status, sector, and salaries.

Sample Careers

  • Data Analyst
  • Health Communications Specialist/Health Educator
  • Laboratory Supervisor
  • Programmer
  • Research Coordinator

Curriculum for the MHS in Epidemiology

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.

Current students can view the MHS in Epidemiology requirements in the student handbook on the Epidemiology portal site.

Admissions Requirements

For general admissions requirements, please visit the How to Apply page. This specific program also requires:

Prior Coursework

College-level math through pre-calculus, a biology course, and one additional science course

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.

General Inquiries:

BSPH.EpiAcademic@jh.edu

Senior Academic Program Manager
Justin Switzer
jswitze4@jhmi.edu