MSPH in Health Policy | Johns Hopkins | Bloomberg School of Public Health

About the MSPH in Health Policy Program

The MSPH in Health Policy is a professionally oriented degree program designed for individuals seeking competency-based education and training to establish or expand careers as health policy professionals within the United States. The program requires one year of accelerated coursework, followed by a second year full-time employment experience. The employment experience provides a seamless transition from graduate student to health policy professional.

Students in this program develop skills and experiences in research methods, analysis, and policy formulation, with a strong orientation toward professional practice and opportunities for hands-on policy experience at the federal, state, and local levels. Students work in full-time, paid positions in a range of organizations from government to non-profit, consulting, advocacy and administration for the field placement year. Academic and professional development requirements in the second year of the MSPH program are designed to enrich and not interfere with their employment experience. Second year requirements include professional development activities as well as competency-based assignments that support students' transition to and skill development as health policy professionals. Additionally in the second year, students have the option to take online courses to continue to advance their training.

Apply by January 15 for an August start.

REQUEST INFORMATION

MSPH in Health Policy Program Highlights

Nationally Recognized

The MSPH program is based in the Department of Health Policy and Management which is ranked #1 in the country according to 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report.

Hands-On Policy Experience

Students gain experience in research methods, analysis, and policy formulation including opportunities for hands-on policy experience at the federal, state, and local levels.

Elective Opportunities

Second-year students can choose elective courses in various topics depending on their interests and career goals.

Second-year Employment Experience

The second year of the MSPH program includes a full-time, paid field placement employment experience where students work in areas such as government, non-profit, consulting, advocacy, or administration.

What Can You Do With a Graduate Degree In Health Policy?

Graduates of this program are well positioned to pursue careers in government, research, and the healthcare industry. Visit the Graduate Employment Outcomes Dashboard to learn about Bloomberg School graduates' employment status, sector, and salaries.

Sample Careers

Health Policy Analyst
Senior Consultant
Research Associate
Project Manager
Social Science Research Analyst
Health Care Analyst

See Positions Held by Alumni

Graduate Employment Outcomes Dashboard Filter by degree and/or department to view program-specific results

Curriculum for the MSPH in Health Policy

Browse an overview of the requirements for this master's program in the JHU Academic Catalogue and explore all course offerings in the Bloomberg School Course Directory.

Admissions Requirements

For general admissions requirements, please visit the How to Apply page.

Standardized Test Scores

Standardized test scores are not required and not reviewed for this program. If you have taken a standardized test such as the GRE, GMAT, or MCAT and want to submit your scores, please note that they will not be used as a metric during the application review. Applications will be reviewed holistically based on all required application components.

Program Faculty Spotlight

Beth Resnick, DrPH, MPH ’95, Program Director

conducts systems research to transform state and local public health agencies by strengthening infrastructure and stimulating performance improvement.

See Faculty Profile

Tuition and Funding

The Master’s Tuition Scholarship is available to students in good academic standing in the two-year, full-time master’s program. The MTS is a 75% reduction in tuition for year two of an eight-term program. Students have the option of distributing the scholarship entirely in their second year of study or receive a 25% reduction in tuition their first year and 50% in their second year.

Additionally, Johns Hopkins University, thanks to support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, offers need-based scholarships for students enrolled in an MSPH program. These need-based scholarships, which cover up to 50% of tuition costs in the first year of study, will enable the best and brightest students with an interest in public health to obtain the highest-quality professional public health education available. Students who are first-generation graduate students, and have exceptional undergraduate academic records, will be prioritized for this need-based scholarship.

To be considered for an MSPH need-based scholarship, applicants should submit their SOPHAS application and supporting documents by the January 15 application deadline, along with the CSS profile to the Financial Aid Office using code 5315 no later than February 15. Applicants should indicate their interest in the scholarship by answering “yes” to the school specific question in their SOPHAS application for the MSPH program of their choice.

See Cost Breakdown