Overview

The Master of Arts in Public Health Biology from Johns Hopkins University allows students to advance in current research or teaching positions, enhance credentials for a new position in academic institutions, industry or governmental research organizations, or gain a solid foundation for medical school, dental school or advanced graduate work.

Advantages of this fully online graduate program:

Led by renowned experts who are shaping the field through research and application

Online delivery gives flexibility and accessibility to students around the world

Can be completed in 2-3 years

The program is designed to foster knowledge of, and appreciation for, modern biological principles and research methods applicable to the identification, treatment, and prevention of conditions of relevance to the health of the public. The program is interdepartmental, involving the active participation of the School’s three biological sciences-based departments: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB), Environmental Health and Engineering (EHE), and Molecular Microbiology and Immunology (MMI). Required coursework is offered by these three departments, and also by the Departments of Biostatistics and Epidemiology. The program culminates in the writing of a literature-based scholarly thesis. Students will attain a solid understanding of the rationale, tools and approaches that are essential for addressing problems in public health.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Health Biology

Biological Public Health

MA Public Health Biology Thesis

History and Significance of Public Health Practices, Frameworks, and Ethics

The Role of Quantitative Methods in Public Health

Causes and Trends in Morbidity and Mortality

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

48.5

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Baltimore, United States

Disciplines

Biology Public Health View 73 other Masters in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

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
For international academic records, a course-by-course credential evaluation via WES should be sent directly to SOPHAS
Complete SOPHAS application
Sufficient prior coursework in the biological sciences
Three letters of recommendation: at least two academic recommendations; the third can be professional
Personal statement of professional goals

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

65952 USD / year

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Out-of-State

65952 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

65952 USD / year

≈ 65952 USD / year

Funding

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