MHS in Population, Family and Reproductive Health | Johns Hopkins

About the MHS in Population, Family and Reproductive Health Program

The MHS is a nine-month program designed for students who are interested in advancing their knowledge in PFRH areas of interest and strengthening their research and analytic skills. The program is especially well-suited to students who desire skills to conduct research and evaluation and enhance their potential for career advancement. The program equips students with a fundamental understanding of statistics and research and evaluation methods; expertise in an area of interest in the department; and ability to apply the life course framework to public health topics of interest. The curriculum is intended for students with at least two years of full-time public health or research experience to inform their area of research inquiry prior to entry into the program.

Apply by June 1 for an August start. May 1 is the preferred deadline for international students.

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MHS in Population, Family and Reproductive Health Program Highlights

4 Areas of Interest

Students can focus on:
• Child and Adolescent Health
• Maternal, Fetal and Perinatal Health
• Population and Health
• Women’s, Sexual and Reproductive Health

Research Methods Coursework

Students select two research methods courses to strengthen their research and evaluation skills.

Master's Essay & Presentation

Students complete this culminating project in the last two terms of the program. Students select their essay topic and identify a faculty essay advisor.

STEM Designated

International students eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT Extension

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Curriculum for the MHS in Population, Family and Reproductive Health

Browse an overview of the requirements for this master's program in the JHU Academic Catalogue, explore all course offerings in the Bloomberg School Course Directory.

Current students can view the student handbook.

Master's Essays Apply the skills and knowledge acquired during your coursework to a public health issue of interest to you

Areas of Interest

The Department's current areas of interest in the MHS program include:

Admissions Requirements

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

Prior Work Experience

Two years of full-time public health or research experience post-baccalaureate

Prior Coursework

A general-level biology or biological science course, an upper-level mathematics course (calculus and statistics recommended), and a social science course

Standardized Test Scores

Standardized test scores (GRE, MCAT) are optional for this program. The admissions committee will make no assumptions if a standardized test score is omitted from an application, but will require evidence of quantitative/analytical ability through other application components such as academic transcripts and/or supplemental questions. Applications will be reviewed holistically based on all application components.