MSPH in Population, Family and Reproductive Health | Johns Hopkins

About the MSPH in Population, Family and Reproductive Health Program

The two-year MSPH curriculum allows students to integrate coursework in the life course framework, PFRH areas of interest, program management, policy, and evidence-based approaches to public health with practical knowledge and skills. The program promotes opportunities for students to engage in public health leadership, community-based research, program evaluation, and application of research to public health programs. Complementing the classroom training is a four to six month field placement that may be completed in domestic and/or international settings and provides students the opportunity to integrate skills learned in the classroom with practical experience in their area of interest. Through a culminating master’s essay project, students apply knowledge gained through coursework and the field placement to a public health topic of their choice with the guidance of an expert faculty essay advisor.

APPLY BY JUNE 1 for an August start. February 15 is the priority deadline for need-based scholarship consideration; May 1 is the preferred deadline for international students.

Scholarship and Funding Opportunities Need-based scholarships, Master's Tuition Scholarship, and other opportunities

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MSPH in Population, Family and Reproductive Health Program Highlights

4 Areas of Interest

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

Field Placement

Students complete a four to six month field placement in terms 1 and 2 of their second year in domestic and/or international settings.

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Master’s Essay & Presentation

Students complete this culminating project in the last 2 terms of the program. Students select their essay topic and identify a faculty essay advisor.

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STEM Designated

International students eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT Extension

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Curriculum for the MSPH 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.

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Areas of Interest

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

Admissions Requirements

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

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.

Tuition and Funding

The Master’s Tuition Scholarship is available to students in good academic standing in a two-year, full-time master’s program. The MTS is a 75% reduction in tuition for year two of an eight-term program. Students have the option of distributing the scholarship entirely in their second year of study or receive a 25% reduction in tuition their first year and 50% in their second year.

Additionally, Johns Hopkins University, thanks to support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, offers need-based scholarships for students enrolled in an MSPH program. These need-based scholarships, which cover up to 50% of tuition costs in the first year of study, will enable the best and brightest students with an interest in public health to obtain the highest-quality professional public health education available. Students who are first-generation graduate students, and have exceptional undergraduate academic records, will be prioritized for this need-based scholarship.

To receive priority consideration for an MSPH need-based scholarship, applicants should submit their SOPHAS application and supporting documents no later than February 15, along with the CSS profile to the Financial Aid Office using code 5315. Applicants should indicate their interest in the scholarship by answering “yes” to the school specific question in their SOPHAS application for the MSPH program of their choice.

In addition to the scholarships noted above, the PFRH Department provides tuition support to top students with interests in maternal and child health; family planning; international women's, sexual, and reproductive health; and other topics relevant to the department. Applicants are considered for these PFRH scholarships based on their previous academic performance, professional and volunteer experience, and personal statement. Paid Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant positions are also available for students.

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