The Master of Health Science (MHS) degree is a specialized master’s degree offered by each of the academic departments of the School. Depending on the department and specific area of study, the MHS degree provides opportunities for advanced study and research (academic MHS programs) or prepares individuals to begin or advance their careers as public health professionals (professional MHS programs). They offer an alternative to the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree for students desiring more focused skills and for less experienced students.
Academic MHS programs provide opportunities for advanced study and research. At a minimum, programs require 4 terms of full-time coursework, a written culmination such as a thesis, essay or other written exercise, and an oral presentation. Academic MHS programs are offered by the following departments of the School: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Reproductive Biology Biostatistics
Biostatistics
Bioinformatics Environmental Health Sciences Epidemiology
Cancer Epidemiology
Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology
Clinical Epidemiology
Epidemiology of Aging
General Epidemiology
Human Genetics/Genetic Epidemiology
Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Graduate Training Program in Clinical Investigation Mental Health Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Demography
Professional MHS programs offer students the opportunity to directly apply what they learn in classes and gain practical experience as part of their program so that upon graduation they can begin or advance their careers as public health professionals. At a minimum, they require 4 terms of full-time coursework, a written culmination such as an essay or other written exercise, and an internship that is appropriate to their program. Professional MHS programs are offered by the following departments of the School: Environmental Health Sciences
Occupation and Environmental Hygiene Health Behavior and Society
Behavioral Sciences and Health Education Health Policy and Management
Health Finance and Management
Health Policy International Health
Disease Control
Health Systems
Human Nutrition
Peace Corps Masters International Program
Social and Behavioral Interventions Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Child and Adolescent Health and Development
Peace Corps Masters International Program
Population and Health
Reproductive, Perinatal and Women's Health Please contact the appropriate department or the Admissions Office for additional information regarding a specific MHS program. | 
