Health, Behavior, and Society, MHS at Johns Hopkins University

Programme overview

The Master of Health Science (MHS) in Health, Behavior, and Society is an advanced research degree for students with undergraduate exposure to social and behavioral sciences and/or public health who are interested in further training in the theory and methods of this area. The degree is intended to prepare students either for further doctoral training in public health or to work in a public health research, policy, or practice position.

Faculty: Bloomberg School of Public Health | Duration: two years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Baltimore, MD, United States

What you will study

Course location and modality is found on the BSPH website . The program consists of one and one-half to two years of full-time study, combining classroom-based coursework, seminars, and independent study. Students must also complete a mentored research experience, which includes the development of a research plan. Total credits: 18.

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Entry requirements

In order to take required online courses, students must complete Introduction to Online Learning, which is offered through the Center for Teaching and Learning at the Bloomberg School. This non-credit course is a prerequisite that must be completed in the summer prior to matriculation . All students must take the required course PH.550.860 Academic & Research Ethics at BSPH . This is an online offering that must be completed in the summer prior to matriculation . Failure to complete this course will prevent students from registering for 2nd term.

USD 69,984 a year (2026-27). Bloomberg School annual full-time tuition for 4 terms ($17,496 per term). Applies to full-time study; part-time and online study is charged per credit ($1,458). Excludes fees, health insurance and any scholarships. Source

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