Epidemiology

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nurse placing bandaid on a child after vaccine

The Latest in RSV Protection for Kids: An Antibody Treatment Called Beyfortus

The one-time shot is approved by the FDA for babies in the U.S. and will be available ahead of the winter RSV season.

Drugs

Infectious Diseases

Child and Adolescent Health

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We Need to Make it Easier to Get—and Stay—on PrEP

We can reduce HIV infections in the U.S. by making it easier to talk about risk and learn about and access PrEP.

Infectious Diseases

Reproductive and Sexual Health

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Game Changers: 5 Global Vaccine Innovations on the Horizon

The world fell behind on immunizations during COVID. Now it’s time to play catch-up and, with some new breakthroughs, really move the needle on preventing disease and deaths.

Infectious Diseases

International Health

Vaccines

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Racism Is A Public Health Problem

The Department of Epidemiology denounces individual and systemic racism in all its forms.

What We Do in the Department of Epidemiology

The Department of Epidemiology is focused on generating fundamental and transformative knowledge to improve public health. We are committed to having a diverse and inclusive Departmental community that provides unparalleled training for the next generation of epidemiologists in the competencies, practice, and translation of epidemiology.

Epidemiology Highlights

1st

autonomous department of epidemiology in the world

8

different research tracks

13

countries with active research projects

100+

primary faculty

Epidemiology Programs

Within four degree programs (three master's and one doctoral), students have opportunities to engage directly with faculty, study internationally, and complete practicums in the field.

Students can choose from eight different tracks to focus their study and research. Additionally, there are several pre- and postdoctoral training programs available.

Our students graduate with marketable skills and real-world experience, ready to make an impact, from the #1 school of public health.

Master of Health Science (MHS)

Onsite | Full-Time | 2 years

The MHS is designed for students who are new to the field and for those who want to gain the quantitative skills necessary to conduct research.

Master of Science (ScM)

Onsite | Full-Time | 2 years

Many students pursuing the ScM find themselves conducting a "mini doctoral dissertation" in terms of breadth and scope of their research.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Onsite | Full-Time | 4 years - 5 years

Training is offered through a core methodologic sequence with the addition of more focused courses in specialized areas. Most training areas of concentration require specific courses. Students are expected to tailor their curricula, working with their advisers to create a comprehensive plan of study and research.

Bachelor's / Master of Health Science (MHS)

Onsite | Full-Time | 6 years

The Bachelor's/Master of Health Science MHS combined degree program prepares students for further graduate work or prominent careers in research and science. It is an opportunity for undergraduate students at Johns Hopkins University who are majoring in Public Health Studies.

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