Master of Health Science (MHS)

The MHS training program is intended for students who wish to pursue a professional career in the field of public health. Some prior health and/or international experience is preferable for admission purposes, but not required. 

Program requirements consist of a minimum of four academic terms of 64 credits of course work and a practicum in which two terms of 32 credits are earned. Students are admitted directly to one of the department's four program areas:

• Global Disease Epidemiology and Control
• Health Systems
• Human Nutrition
• Social and Behavioral Interventions

Admissions criteria and degree requirements vary slightly by program area. The practicum can be a full-time activity of four months duration or a part-time effort extending over a period of up to 12 months. The practicum can follow the completion of course work or be interspersed with classroom learning. 

The MHS Academic Guide 2009-2010 contains degree- and program-specific information, competencies, learning objectives, and course requirements.

MHS Guide 2008-2009 (pdf)
MHS Guide 2007-2008 (pdf)
MHS Guide 2006-2007 (pdf)

Additional MHS Options
Students may apply to the MHS/ Peace Corps Master's International Program.

Human Nutrition offers the MHS/Registered Dietician Program in collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.

Students may pursue the MHS in the context of the MA/MHS dual degree program with the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).

For more information about the Master of Health Science program, contact the Academic Administrator.