MHS in Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health
Key Information
Campus location
Baltimore, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 Year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 59,184 / per year *
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Introduction
The academic Master of Health Science (MHS) program allows students to select from the five areas of interest listed below. This full-time, one-year program is designed for those with a desire to enhance their research skills in public health and includes both methods and content courses. Students choose one of four methodological approaches: demography; behavioral and social sciences; epidemiology; or health services research and evaluation. The one-year curriculum is intended for students with one to two years of public health experience (two years preferred) to inform their area of research inquiry prior to entry into the program.
The Department's current areas of interest in the MHS program include:
- Adolescent Health
- Child Health
- Maternal, Fetal, and Perinatal Health
- Population and Health
- Women's, Sexual and Reproductive Health
Students in the MHS program are also required to complete a specialized set of research methods courses. Students may choose among behavioral and social science, epidemiology, and health services research and evaluation. Part-time options for working professionals are available for these degree programs. In addition to coursework, students are required to complete an original essay of publishable quality based on secondary data analysis.
Graduates combine prior experience and educational training to pursue careers in policy, research, and advocacy in government, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions.
Curriculum
Competency 1: Applying statistical methods to address the health of populations (Choose 4 in sequence)
- Statistical Methods in Public Health I
OR
- Methods in Biostatistics I
AND
- Statistical Methods in Public Health II
OR
- Methods in Biostatistics II
AND
- Statistical Methods in Public Health III
OR
- Methods in Biostatistics III
AND
- Statistical Methods in Public Health IV
OR
- Methods in Biostatistics IV
Competency 2: Applying epidemiological methods to address the health of populations (Choose 1)
- Epidemiologic Inference in Public Health I
OR
- Epidemiologic Methods 1
Competency 3: Applying ethical concepts and tools to population health research and practice.
- Academic & Research Ethics at BSPH
AND
- Research Ethics and integrity: U.S. and International Issues
OR
- Living Science Ethics - Responsible Conduct of Research
If student takes 550.600, must also takes one of the following:
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Services Management
OR
- Ethics of Public Health Practice in Developing Countries
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the MHS program in PFRH, go on to careers in organizations such as the Census Bureau, government ministries, non-governmental health organizations, state, and local MCH agencies, managed health care organizations, research institutions, health care delivery organizations, advocacy groups, and academic institutions.
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Learning Outcomes
- Applying statistical methods to address the health of populations.
- Applying epidemiological methods to address the health of populations.
- Applying ethical concepts and tools to population health research and practice.