Johns Hopkins University

Overview

The Master of Health Science (MHS) in Environmental Health at Johns Hopkins University is a comprehensive nine-month program focused on the intricate relationship between environmental exposures and health outcomes. This coursework-based program equips students with the knowledge and skills to analyze environmental risks at individual, community, and health-systems levels.

What you'll study

Format: Full-time coursework with an integrated MHS Special Studies & Research component.

Core courses may include:

• Academic & Research Ethics at BSPH
• Principles of Environmental Health
• Applied Environmental Health Practice
• Public Health Toxicology
• The Role of Qualitative Methods and Science in Describing and Assessing a Population's Health
• MHS Special Studies & Research

Learning approach: The program emphasizes the application of environmental health concepts to population-level questions, integrating scientific analysis with public health perspectives.

Entry requirements

• Academic background: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as public health, biology, environmental science, chemistry, or related disciplines is required. Specific prerequisites may vary based on applicant profiles.
• Standardized tests: GRE and other standardized tests (e.g., MCAT) are optional for this program.
• English language proficiency: Accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, or Duolingo English Test. Minimum scores generally accepted are: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 100, PTE Academic 68, and Duolingo English Test 130 (confirm the latest minimums with the university).
• Required documents: Applicants need to submit an online application, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation, a resume/CV, and a statement of purpose outlining their objectives.
• Deadlines and start dates: Applicants should refer to the university’s current application cycle for specific dates.

Career prospects

Graduates of the MHS in Environmental Health can pursue various career paths in public health, environmental policy, research, and community health. The program equips students to address pressing environmental health issues, making them valuable assets in governmental, non-profit, and private sector roles focused on health promotion and disease prevention.