Admissions Information
Applications for all 2020 OPAL programs are open as of August 15, 2019.
MAS application deadline has been further extended to July 1 in order to accommodate business and school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please be sure to submit your application as soon as possible and allow extra time for supporting documents (test scores, transcripts, credential evaluations, recommendation letters) to arrive and be processed by SOPHAS. All supporting documents are due by July 8, 2020. Additional scholarship funding is available for applicants to the MAS program in Humanitarian Health. In order to be considered for the additional CHH scholarship funding, eligible LMIC applicants must apply to the MAS in Humanitarian Health by May 15, 2020. For additional details, please refer to the program page linked in the Financial Aid and Tuition section below.
Please note that applications are open through July 1, 2020 for all OPAL Certificates, including the Certificate in Global Tobacco Control, but consideration for additional IGTC scholarship funding for the Global Tobacco Control program is no longer available for 2020 starts. For additional details, please refer to the program page linked in the table below.
Degree applications are processed through the Schools of Public Health Application Services (SOPHAS). Certificate applications are processed through the Schools of Public Health Application Services (SOPHAS) Express.
OPAL programs are open for one application cycle each year - all programs begin in the fall.
Admissions Requirements
Requirements for all Master of Applied Science Degree Programs
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Official transcripts from all college-level institutions attended, regardless of number of credits earned or if the grades appear on your home institution's transcript, must be submitted directly to SOPHAS.
- International academic records must undergo a course-by-course credential evaluation via WES. Once complete, the evaluation should be sent directly to SOPHAS.
- Complete SOPHAS application
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of Purpose and Objectives
Program-specific Requirements for Degrees
MAS Program | Professional Experience | Prerequisites or Special Requirements |
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Community-based Primary Health Care Programs in Global Health | 2+ years post-bacc health-related experience in or focusing on low and middle income countries or underserved populations | none |
| Global Health Planning and Management | 2+ years post-bacc health-related experience in or focusing on low and middle income countries or underserved populations | none |
| Humanitarian Health | 2+ years public health and/or humanitarian experience, experience in development or humanitarian contexts in low or middle-income countries preferred | none |
3+ years health-related experience | none | |
3+ years health-related experience |
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| Spatial Analysis for Public Health | none required |
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Requirements for all Certificate Programs
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- Transcripts from all college-level institutions attended, regardless of number of credits earned or if the grades appear on your home institution's transcript, must be submitted directly to JHSPH Admissions Office. Applications can be reviewed with unofficial transcripts, but official copies must be submitted if admitted to a program.
- International academic records must undergo a course-by-course credential evaluation via WES. Once complete, the evaluation should be sent directly to JHSPH Admissions by WES.
- Complete SOPHAS Express application
- One letter of recommendation*
- Statement of Purpose and Objectives*
Program-specific Requirements for Certificates
Certificate Program | Professional Experience | Prerequisites or Special Requirements |
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| Global Health Practice | 2+ years post-bacc health-related experience in or focusing on low and middle income countries or underserved populations | none |
| Global Tobacco Control | none required |
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3+ years health-related experience |
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none required
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International Students
Most applicants from countries where English is not the official language must submit scores of an English language proficiency test. Applicants to the Certificate in Global Tobacco Control may be required to have a personal interview, in lieu of submitting test scores.
To fulfill this requirement, we will accept scores from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
TOEFL | The TOEFL code for SOPHAS is 5688. | Required Minimum Scores
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IELTS | All applicants submit IELTS scores directly to the Bloomberg School's Admission Services. A copy of your score report may be emailed to JHSPH.Applied-Learning@jhu.edu. | Required Minimum Score
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TOEFL/IELTS Exceptions
Admissions will waive this requirement for degree applicants only if:
- a student has completed a four-year degree from an accredited U.S. institution
- a student is from a country listed on our quick reference list
How to Apply
Before you start the application process, please review the entrance requirements and deadlines above. Keep in mind that it may take longer to process your application if you attended several academic institutions and need multiple transcripts, or if you attended an international institution and need to provide a course by course credential evaluation, and be sure to allow sufficient processing time. Our team of admissions representatives is here to help you each step of the way. If you have questions, please reach out to us so we can assist you in navigating this exciting journey. You can also call us at 844-379-1319.
If you are ready to begin your application, please proceed to SOPHAS for MAS programs and SOPHAS Express for Certificate programs.
Financial Aid and Tuition
Tuition is assessed per term by the Office of Student Accounts & Business Services. OPAL programs have a competitive price point.
- 2020-21 tuition is $1,197 per credit*
The OPAL Scholarship - All students enrolled in an OPAL MAS or Certificate program will be awarded this scholarship, in the amount of $460 per credit*. This scholarship is designated for tuition costs only and is disbursed incrementally for each credit taken towards required coursework.Your admission application also serves as your OPAL Scholarship application; therefore, no additional forms are required.
- The Certificate in Global Tobacco Control has additional scholarship funding available for eligible students in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. This certificate is offered in collaboration with the Institute for Global Tobacco Control; please refer to their website for additional information regarding scholarship eligibility, and relevant deadlines for submission of applications.
- The MAS in Humanitarian Health has limited scholarship funding available for eligible applicants from Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Funding for this scholarship is offered by the Center for Humanitarian Health; please refer to their website for additional information regarding scholarship eligibility, and relevant deadlines for submission of applications.
*Tuition rates for the following academic year are reassessed and approved each spring.
Beyond scholarships, the Financial Aid Office provides assistance with federal and private loans.
State-specific Information for Online Students
Students should be aware of additional state-specific information for online programs.