Master of Science (ScM)
Offered By: Department of Epidemiology
Onsite | Full-Time | 2 years
About This Program
Applicants to the Department of Epidemiology’s ScM program should have prior research experience, either during an undergraduate degree program or in a full-time position. Students focus their coursework and research in one of the tracks available. Students use analytical skills to complete original research for their thesis. Students complete at least 64 credit units in epidemiology and elective courses, pass a comprehensive exam, produce a publishable-quality manuscript, and present their research during the annual poster symposium. Many ScM students continue working in academic research upon graduation.
Program Highlights
TRAIN WITH RENOWNED FACULTY
in the field of epidemiology
TAKE THE SAME COURSEWORK
as doctoral students
GET MENTORED
research experience
PARTICIPATE ON RESEARCH TEAMS
with Bloomberg School faculty
What Can You Do With This Degree?
Sample Careers
- Research Associate
- Epidemiologist
- Data Analyst
- Survey Researcher
- Statistician
- Health Economist
- Research Coordinator
Curriculum
Browse an overview of this program's requirements in the Johns Hopkins University Academic Catalogue, explore all course offerings in the Bloomberg School Course Directory, and find many more details in the Epidemiology Student Handbook 2021-2022.
Research Tracks
The Department's current research tracks in the ScM program include:
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
Prior Work Experience
One year of full-time work experience in a related field
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
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.
Contact Us
Questions about the program? We're happy to help.
Academic Program Manager
Justin Switzer
jswitze4@jhmi.edu