Master of Public Health (MPH) | Johns Hopkins | Bloomberg School of Public Health

About the Master of Public Health Program

The Master of Public Health is a Schoolwide degree program. The rigorous curriculum prepares students to become leading public health professionals capable of addressing current global health problems with multidisciplinary, evidence-based approaches.

During the program, students interact with public health faculty members renowned for teaching, practice and ongoing research around the world. In this diverse and collaborative learning environment, students learn as much from each other as they do from their coursework.

MPH students benefit from a flexible curriculum, online and onsite options, hundreds of courses taught by 1,500+ faculty and RA opportunities with projects in 67 countries.

The program culminates in a capstone project that applies competencies and skills acquired through the program to a public health problem relevant to a student’s professional goals and interests.

Graduates become part of the largest MPH alumni network across the globe.

Dual Degree and Full-Time Options Online / Part-Time Format

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Full-Time: Apply by December 1 for a July start.

Online / Part-Time: Apply by December 1 for a June start.

Online / Part-Time: Apply by July 1, 2025 for the November 2025 start date.

Online / Part-Time: Apply by July 1, 2025 for the January 2026 start date.

Master of Public Health Program Highlights

#1

ranking from U.S. News & World Report

250-270

average full-time MPH cohort size

60%

international students

8

dual degree programs

Additional Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Our MPH program and MPH/MBA dual degree program are now STEM-designated

The STEM designation applies to students graduating in May 2023 and after. Students who have an F-1 visa and are employed after graduation, may be eligible for up to two additional years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) beyond the one year offered to graduates of non-STEM programs.

What Can You Do With an MPH?

MPH graduates work at a vast array of organizations including health care, consulting firms, the federal government, colleges and universities, local and state health departments, hospitals, NGOs, and many, many more. Visit the Graduate Employment Outcomes Dashboard to learn about Bloomberg School graduates' employment status, sector, and salaries.

Sample Job Titles

Executive Director
Grants Officer, Global Development
Clinical Research Associate
Health Policy Analyst
Consultant
Hospital Quality Manager
EIS/CDC Officer
Evaluation Associate
Medical Officer
Postdoctoral Fellow
Resident Physician
Global Product Strategy Senior Manager
Opioids Program Manager

Meet our alumni

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Curriculum for the Master of Public Health

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.

80

total credits

50/50

breakdown of core courses to elective

100

hours practicum experience

1

capstone project

Concentrations

Aging and Public Health
Child and Adolescent Health
Epidemiologic & Biostatistical Methods for Public Health & Clinical Research
Food, Nutrition and Health
Food Systems
Global Environmental Sustainability & Health
Health Leadership and Management
Health Systems and Policy
Humanitarian Health
Infectious Diseases
Social & Behavioral Sciences in Public Health
Women's and Reproductive Health

Admissions Requirements

For the general admissions requirements see our How to Apply page. This specific program also requires:

Prior Work Experience

2 years of full-time, post-baccalaureate, health-related work experience or a doctoral degree in a field underlying public health

This requirement is waived for medical students who have completed two years of U.S. medical school curriculum, those who have finished medical school outside of the U.S., and all applicants to the dual-degree programs. Exception: MPH/MBA candidates must have the two-year work experience.

Prior Coursework

By the time a student matriculates into the program (as opposed to apply for), they must have satisfactorily completed the following courses for academic credit and letter grade at an accredited institution:

One math course (e.g., Calculus, Algebra or Statistics)
One introductory general biology course
One health-related science (e.g., Microbiology, Nutrition, or Anatomy and Physiology) OR a second biology course

Standardized Test Scores

Standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, LSAT, or MCAT) are optional* for this program. The admissions committee will make no assumptions if a standardized test score is omitted from an application, but will require evidence of quantitative/analytical ability through other application components such as academic transcripts and/or supplemental questions. Applications will be reviewed holistically based on all application components.

*The MPH/MBA with the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School require either GRE or GMAT scores. However, there are GMAT/GRE Waivers for select, qualified candidates (3 or more years of full-time post-graduate work experience at the time of the program start in July AND a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate coursework or an advanced degree or professional degree (i.e., earned master's or doctorate). Meeting minimum eligibility does not guarantee a waiver and receiving a waiver does not guarantee admission.

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