Epidemiology

Epidemiology Headlines

What’s Behind the Rise in Pediatric Cases of Walking Pneumonia

A pediatric infectious disease doctor explains what causes walking pneumonia, how it’s treated, and what parents should know about the recent rise in cases among young children.

Infectious Diseases

Medicine

Child and Adolescent Health

A packaged vaccine used as part of a nationwide campaign against the papillomavirus (HPV infection), at the Jean Moulin Middle School in Le Bouscat, southwestern France.

Do I Need an HPV Vaccine?

Almost everyone will get HPV within their lifetime. While many types of HPV go away on their own, others can cause cancer. Fortunately, vaccines can prevent these infections.

Infectious Diseases

Reproductive and Sexual Health

Vaccines

A young child with measles rash all over their body lies in bed and hugs a teddy bear.

Measles, Pertussis, Mpox Are Vaccine-Preventable

What’s behind the resurgence of diseases we know how to prevent, and what new vaccines are on the horizon?

Health Equity

Infectious Diseases

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 practicum experiences in the field.

Students in the PhD and ScM programs will choose from eight different tracks to focus their study and research. Students in the MHS and Bachelor's/MHS programs will choose from two different paths to focus their study. 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 | 9 months

The MHS is designed for students who want to gain quantitative skills to participate in research or the translation of research into practice.

Master of Science (ScM)

Onsite | Full-Time | 2 years

The ScM is designed for students who want to gain advanced quantitative skills to conduct research combined with a mentored experience in applying these skills in a thesis project.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Onsite | Full-Time | 4 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 | 5 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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