The Master of Health Science (MHS) is offered through individual academic departments in two distinct degree formats: one is the Academic MHS degree and the other is the Professional MHS degree. The Academic MHS degree is for those interested in deepening their knowledge of a particular public health discipline through in-depth study and research. The Professional MHS degree is designed for students who are beginning or advancing a career in a specific field of public health and includes a practicum after completion of coursework. MHS degree programs are offered by the individual academic departments, in contrast to the MPH, which is a Schoolwide degree.
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 and Cancer Biology Biostatistics
Biostatistics
Bioinformatics Environmental Health Sciences
Environmental Health Sciences Epidemiology
Cancer Epidemiology
Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology
Clinical Epidemiology
Epidemiology of Aging
General Epidemiology and Methodology
Human Genetics/Genetic Epidemiology
Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Graduate Training Program in Clinical Investigation Mental Health
Mental Health Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
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
Occupational and Environmental Hygiene Health Behavior and Society
Behavioral Sciences and Health Education Health Policy and Management
Health Finance and Management
Health Policy International Health
Global Disease Epidemiology and Control
Health Systems
Human Nutrition
Social and Behavioral Interventions
Peace Corps Master's International Program Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Child and Adolescent Health and Development
Population and Health
Reproductive, Perinatal and Women's Health
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