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Applicant Criteria for the Master of Public Health (MPH)

The Master of Public Health program seeks qualified applicants with clearly identified career goals that are consistent with the anticipated training.  Successful applicants must have a strong academic record and relevant academic preparation, as well as impressive references that state the potential for success as a public health professional. All students must possess a baccalaureate degree and either two years of post-baccalaureate health-related work experience or a doctoral degree in a field underlying public health.

Those without relevant professional training or health-related experience should consider other master's programs.

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Admissions Requirements

Coursework--All matriculating Master of Public Health students shall have successfully completed at least one college-level course in each of the following areas: 
  • mathematics (e.g., calculus, algebra, statistics)
  • general biology
  • health-related science (e.g., nutrition, microbiology, anatomy or physiology), OR another biology course

Official Scores--Scores of the GRE, MCAT, GMAT, or LSAT, are required of all MPH applicants.  Applicants who have an advanced degree beyond the baccalaureate or if they have completed a JHSPH certificate, they may elect to have their application reviewed by the MPH Admissions committee without a standardized test score.  However, they may be putting themselves at a disadvantage, particularly if their admission materials do not demonstrate significant quantitative and analytical skills.  Also, applicants who request to have their application reviewed without a standardized test score may significantly reduce their chances of being awarded a scholarship.  
 
Test of English as a Foreign Language --
Applicants from countries where English is not the primary language must submit official scores of the TOEFL.  A minimum TOEFL score of 250 on the computer-based test, 600 on the paper-based, or 100 on the Internet-based test is required for admission into the MPH program.  Click here for a list of countries that require TOEFL.

Experience --A minimum of two years of full-time post-baccalaureate health-related work experience is required of all applicants who have not earned a doctoral degree. This requirement may be waived for applicants to the MPH combined degree programs (except for the combined MPH/MBA degree, which does require the two years of health-related work experience). 

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How to Apply

Click here for an electronic application to apply to the MPH program.

In addition to completing the application, applicants must also submit with their materials a statement of purpose, a resume, transcripts from all universities attended, and 3 letters of recommendation.

Application can also be made on standard forms which may be obtained by contacting the Admissions Office.  To obtain a paper application, an applicant must demonstrate lack of access to the Internet.  The cost of submitting a paper application is $150.

Admissions Office
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
615 N. Wolfe Street, Suite E1002
Baltimore, MD 21205
(410) 955-3543
E-mail: admiss@jhsph.edu

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Tuition and Fees

2008-09 Tuition:
Full-time Tuition (12+ credits) - $9,240 per term
Part-time Tuition (<12 credits) -$770 per credit

Electronic Application Fee: $45

Administrative Fees:
Admission Deposit* - $600

*$500 of the admission deposit paid prior to arrival will be credited toward the matriculation fee upon beginning the program.

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Scholarships

The School awards highly competitive tuition scholarships to a small portion of the incoming full-time student class.  Applicants increase their chances of being awarded a scholarship by submitting ALL of their application materials by the December 1 deadline.  Click here for more information.

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Application Deadlines

December 1:
Deadline for Full-time students who matriculate in the Summer

February 1:
Deadline for Part-time/Internet-based students who matriculate in June

September 1:
Deadline for Part-time/Internet-based students who matriculate in January

August 1:
Deadline for MPH in Barcelona

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International Students

Click here for additional application information for international students.

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