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        • Non-​Degree Training
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        • Molecular Microbiology &​ Immunology, MHS
        • Molecular Microbiology &​ Immunology, ScM
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      • Global Digital Health, Certificate
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      • Health Communication, Certificate
      • Health Disparities and Health Inequality, Certificate
      • Health Education, Certificate
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      • Healthcare Epidemiology and Infection Prevention and Control, Certificate
      • Humane Sciences and Toxicology Policy, Certificate
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      • Implementation Science and Research Practice, Certificate
      • Injury and Violence Prevention, Certificate
      • International Healthcare Management and Leadership, Certificate
      • Leadership for Public Health and Healthcare, Certificate
      • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Public Health, Certificate
      • Maternal and Child Health, Certificate
      • Mental Health Policy, Economics and Services, Certificate
      • Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, Certificate
      • Population and Health, Certificate
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      • Public Health Economics, Certificate
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      • Public Health Training Certificate for American Indian Health Professionals
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      • Risk Sciences and Public Policy, Certificate
      • Spatial Analysis for Public Health, Certificate
      • Training Certificate in Public Health
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            • Bachelor of Music in Recording Arts &​ Sciences -​ Orchestral Instruments
            • Bachelor of Music in Recording Arts &​ Sciences -​ Piano
        • Minors
          • Business of Music, Minor
          • Directed Studies, Minor
          • Historical Performance, Minor
          • Historical Performance: Voice, Minor
          • Liberal Arts, Minor
          • Music Theory, Minor
          • Musicology, Minor
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          • Peabody-​Homewood Double Degree Program
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          • Five-​Year BM/​MM Program
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      • Master of Music (MM)
        • Master of Music in Composition
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          • Master of Music, Performance -​ Choral Conducting Specialization
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          • Master of Music, Performance -​ Guitar specialization
          • Master of Music, Performance -​ Harpsichord specialization
          • Master of Music, Performance -​ Historical Performance Instruments specialization
          • Master of Music, Performance -​ Historical Performance Voice specialization
          • Master of Music, Performance -​ Jazz specialization
          • Master of Music, Performance -​ Orchestral Conducting specialization
          • Master of Music, Performance -​ Orchestral Instruments specialization
          • Master of Music, Performance -​ Organ specialization
          • Master of Music, Performance -​ Piano specialization
          • Master of Music, Performance -​ Wind Conducting specialization
          • Master of Music, Performance -​ Voice specialization
        • Master of Music: Academic Majors
          • Performance, Master of Music -​ Pedagogy emphasis
          • Music Education, Master of Music
          • Musicology, Master of Music
          • Music Theory Pedagogy, Master of Music
        • Master of Music: Low Residency
      • Master of Arts (MA)
        • Audio Sciences: Acoustics, Master of Arts
          • Five-​Year BM/​MA Program Requirements: Acoustics
        • Audio Sciences: Recording Arts and Sciences, Master of Arts
          • Five-​Year BM/​MA Program Requirements: Recording Arts
      • Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
        • Composition, Doctor of Musical Arts
        • Performance, Doctor of Musical Arts -​ Guitar specialization
        • Performance, Doctor of Musical Arts -​ Historical Performance Instruments specialization
        • Performance, Doctor of Musical Arts -​ Orchestral Conducting specialization
        • Performance, Doctor of Musical Arts -​ Orchestral Instruments specialization
        • Performance, Doctor of Musical Arts -​ Organ specialization
        • Performance, Doctor of Musical Arts -​ Piano specialization
        • Performance, Doctor of Musical Arts -​ Voice specialization
        • Performance, Doctor of Musical Arts -​ Wind Conducting specialization
      • Performer’s Certificate (PC)
        • Guitar, Performer's Certificate
        • Orchestral Instruments, Performer's Certificate
        • Organ, Performer's Certificate
        • Piano, Performer's Certificate
        • Voice, Performer's Certificate
      • Graduate Performance Diploma (GPD)
      • Artist’s Diploma (AD)
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      • Music Education Certification -​ Instrumental
      • Music Education Certification -​ Vocal
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      • International Affairs, Doctor of
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      • Global Policy, Master of Arts
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      • International Affairs, Master of Arts
      • International Economics and Finance, Master of Arts
      • International Relations, Master of Arts
      • International Studies, Master of Arts
      • International Public Policy, Master of
      • Strategy, Cybersecurity, and Intelligence, Master of Arts
      • Sustainable Energy, Master of Arts (Online)
      • Chinese and American Studies, Hopkins-​Nanjing Center Certificate
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      • Graduate Certificates
      • International Studies, Diploma
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        • Education, Master of Science
          • Education, Master of Science – Digital Age Learning and Educational Technology (Online)
          • Education, Master of Science -​ Educational Studies
          • Education, Master of Science -​ Gifted Education
          • Education, Master of Science -​ School Administration and Supervision
        • Education Policy, Master of Science
        • Health Professions (Online), Master of Education
        • Special Education, Master of Science
        • Teaching Professionals, Master of Education
      • Post Master's Certificates
        • Applied Behavior Analysis, Post–Master’s Certificate
        • Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Post–Master’s Certificate
        • Evidence-​Based Teaching in the Health Professions, Post–Master’s Certificate
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      • Graduate Certificates
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        • Educational Leadership for Independent Schools, Graduate Certificate
        • Gifted Education, Graduate Certificate
        • Leadership in Technology Integration (Online), Graduate Certificate
        • Mathematics/​STEM Instructional Leader (PreK-​6) (Online), Graduate Certificates
        • Mind, Brain and Teaching (Online), Graduate Certificate
        • School Administration and Supervision, Graduate Certificate
        • Urban Education, Graduate Certificate
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      • Anatomy Education, MS
      • Applied Health Sciences Informatics, MS
      • Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, PhD
      • Biological Chemistry, PhD
      • Biomedical Engineering, PhD
      • Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry, PhD/​Molecular Biophysics, PhD
      • Cellular and Molecular Medicine, PhD
      • Cellular and Molecular Physiology, PhD
      • Clinical Anaplastology, MS
      • Clinical Informatics, Post-​Baccalaureate Certificate
      • Cross-​Disciplinary Program in Biomedical Sciences, PhD
      • Functional Anatomy and Evolution, PhD
      • Health Sciences Informatics, PhD
      • Health Sciences Informatics–Research, MS
      • History of Medicine, MA (On-​site)
      • History of Medicine, MA (Online)
      • History of Medicine, PhD
      • History of Medicine, Post-​Baccalaureate Certificate (Online)
      • Human Genetics and Genomics, PhD
      • Immunology, PhD
      • Medical and Biological Illustration, MA
      • Medical Physics, MS
      • Neuroscience, PhD
      • Pathobiology, PhD
      • Pharmacology, PhD
    • Medical Program
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      • MD-​PhD, Combined Degree
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        • Epidemiology
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        • Gynecology and Obstetrics
        • Health Sciences Informatics
        • History of Medicine
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        • Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology
        • Molecular Biology and Genetics
        • Multi-​Department Courses
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      • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Post-​Master's Certificate
      • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Post-​Master's Certificate
    • Doctoral Degrees
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice, Advanced Practice Track
        • Adult-​Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, DNP Advanced Practice Track
        • Adult-​Gerontological Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, DNP Advanced Practice Track
        • Adult-​Gerontological Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, DNP Advanced Practice Track
        • Adult-​Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, DNP Advanced Practice Track
        • Family Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, DNP Advanced Practice Track
        • Nurse Anesthesia, DNP Advanced Practice Track
        • Pediatric Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, DNP Advanced Practice Track
        • Pediatric Dual Primary/​Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, DNP Advanced Practice Track
        • Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, DNP Advanced Practice Track
        • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, DNP Advanced Practice Track
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice: Executive Track
      • Nursing, Doctor of Philosophy
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): Advanced Practice Track/​Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) Dual Degree
    • Dual Degrees
      • DNP Executive/​MBA Dual Degree
      • DNP Executive/​MPH Dual Degree
      • Healthcare Organizational Leadership, MSN/​MBA, Dual Degree
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      • Healthcare Organizational Leadership Track, Master of Science in Nursing
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        • Applied Mathematics and Statistics
          • Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Bachelor of Arts
          • Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Bachelor of Science
          • Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Master of Science in Engineering
          • Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Minor
          • Applied Mathematics and Statistics, PhD
          • Data Science, Master's Degree
          • Financial Mathematics, Master of Science in Engineering
        • Biomedical Engineering
          • Bioengineering Innovation and Design, Master of Science in Engineering
          • Biomedical Engineering, Bachelor of Arts
          • Biomedical Engineering, Bachelor of Science
          • Biomedical Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering
          • Biomedical Engineering, PhD through the School of Medicine
        • Center for Leadership Education
          • Accounting and Financial Management, Minor
          • Engineering Management, Master of Science
          • Global Innovation and Leadership Through Engineering, Master of Science
          • Leadership Studies, Minor
          • Marketing and Communications, Minor
          • Professional Communication Program
          • Professional Development Program
          • W.P. Carey Entrepreneurship and Management, Minor
        • Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
          • Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Bachelor of Science
          • Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering
          • Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, PhD
        • Civil &​ Systems Engineering
          • Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science
          • Civil Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering (MSE)
          • Civil Engineering, Minor
          • Civil and Systems Engineering, PhD
          • Systems Engineering, Bachelor of Science
          • Systems Engineering, Master of Science
          • Systems Engineering, Minor
        • Computational Medicine
          • Computational Medicine, Minor
        • Computer Science
          • Computer Science, Bachelor of Arts
          • Computer Science, Bachelor of Science
          • Computer Science, Master of Science in Engineering
          • Computer Science, Minor
          • Computer Science, PhD
        • Doctor of Engineering
          • Engineering, Doctor of Engineering
        • Electrical and Computer Engineering
          • Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science
          • Electrical and Computer Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering
          • Electrical and Computer Engineering, PhD
          • Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science
          • Energy, Minor
        • Environmental Health and Engineering
          • Engineering for Sustainable Development, Minor
          • Environmental Engineering, Bachelor of Science
          • Environmental Engineering, Minor
          • Environmental Sciences, Minor
          • Geography and Environmental Engineering, Master of Arts
          • Geography and Environmental Engineering, Master of Science
          • Geography and Environmental Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering
          • Geography and Environmental Engineering, PhD
          • Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Master of Science
        • General Engineering
          • General Engineering, Bachelor of Arts
        • Information Security Institute
          • Security Informatics, Master of Science
          • Security Informatics, Master of Science/​Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Master of Science in Engineering Dual Master's Program
          • Security Informatics, Master of Science/​Computer Science, Master of Science in Engineering Dual Master's Program
        • Materials Science and Engineering
          • Materials Science and Engineering, Bachelor of Science
          • Materials Science and Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering
          • Materials Science and Engineering, PhD
        • Mechanical Engineering
          • Engineering Mechanics, Bachelor of Science
          • Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Science
          • Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering
          • Mechanical Engineering, PhD
        • NanoBioTechnology
        • Robotics and Computational Sensing
          • Computer Integrated Surgery, Minor
          • Robotics, Master of Science in Engineering
          • Robotics, Minor
      • Multi-​School Programs of Study
        • Business, Minor
        • Peabody-​Homewood Double Degree Program
        • Space Science and Engineering
    • Part-​Time, Online Graduate Programs (Engineering for Professionals)
      • Academic Policies
        • Academic Calendar
        • Academic Regulations
        • Registration Policies
        • Tuition and Fees
      • Admission Requirements
      • Applied and Computational Mathematics
        • Applied and Computational Mathematics, Graduate Certificate
        • Applied and Computational Mathematics, Master of Science
        • Applied and Computational Mathematics, Post-​Master’s Certificate
      • Applied Biomedical Engineering
        • Applied Biomedical Engineering, Graduate Certificate
        • Applied Biomedical Engineering, Master of Science
        • Applied Biomedical Engineering, Post-​Master’s Certificate
      • Applied Physics
        • Applied Physics, Master of Science
        • Applied Physics, Post-​Master’s Certificate
      • Artificial Intelligence
        • Artificial Intelligence, Graduate Certificate
        • Artificial Intelligence, Master of Science
      • Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
        • Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Master of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
      • Civil Engineering
        • Civil Engineering, Graduate Certificate
        • Civil Engineering, Master of Civil Engineering
      • Computer Science
        • Computer Science, Graduate Certificate
        • Computer Science, Master of Science
        • Computer Science, Post-​Master’s Certificate
      • Cybersecurity
        • Cybersecurity, Graduate Certificate
        • Cybersecurity, Master of Science
        • Cybersecurity, Post-​Master’s Certificate
      • Data Science
        • Data Science, Graduate Certificate
        • Data Science, Master of Science
        • Data Science, Post-​Master’s Certificate
      • Electrical and Computer Engineering
        • Electrical and Computer Engineering, Graduate Certificate
        • Electrical and Computer Engineering, Master of Science
        • Electrical and Computer Engineering, Post-​Master’s Certificate
      • Engineering Management
        • Engineering Management, Graduate Certificate
        • Engineering Management, Master of Engineering Management
      • Environmental Engineering, Science, Management, and Sustainability Programs
        • Climate Change, Energy, and Environmental Sustainability, Graduate Certificate
        • Climate, Energy, and Environmental Sustainability, Master of Science
        • Environmental Engineering
          • Environmental Engineering, Graduate Certificate
          • Environmental Engineering, Master of Environmental Engineering
          • Environmental Engineering, Post-​Master’s Certificate
        • Environmental Engineering and Science
          • Environmental Engineering and Science, Graduate Certificate
          • Environmental Engineering and Science, Master of Science
          • Environmental Engineering and Science, Post-​Master’s Certificate
        • Environmental Planning and Management
          • Environmental Planning and Management, Graduate Certificate
          • Environmental Planning and Management, Master of Science
          • Environmental Planning and Management, Post-​Master’s Certificate
      • Financial Mathematics
        • Financial Mathematics, Master of Science
        • Financial Risk Management, Graduate Certificate
        • Quantitative Portfolio Management, Graduate Certificate
        • Securitization, Graduate Certificate
      • Healthcare Systems Engineering
        • Healthcare Systems Engineering, Master of Science
      • Industrial and Operations Engineering
        • Industrial and Operations Engineering, Master of Science
      • Information Systems Engineering
        • Information Systems Engineering, Graduate Certificate
        • Information Systems Engineering, Master of Science
        • Information Systems Engineering, Post-​Master’s Certificate
      • Materials Science and Engineering
        • Materials Science and Engineering, Master of Science
      • Mechanical Engineering
        • Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science
        • Mechanical Engineering, Post-​Master’s Certificate
      • Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
        • Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, Master of Science
      • Robotics and Autonomous Systems
        • Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Master of Science
      • Space Systems Engineering
        • Space Systems Engineering, Master of Science
        • Space Systems Engineering, Post-​Master's Certificate
      • Systems Engineering
        • Systems Engineering, Graduate Certificate
        • Systems Engineering, Master of Science
        • Systems Engineering, Master of Science in Engineering (ABET-​accredited)
        • Systems Engineering, Post-​Master’s Certificate
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Introduction

The goal of the MHS program in MMI is to provide a solid foundation in the biomedical sciences for a select group of students interested in addressing outstanding issues underlying infectious and immunologic diseases of public health importance. It aims to equip students with a diversity of disciplinary concepts and methodological tools to solve specific disease-related problems. This holistic approach requires a common core of knowledge of the population, clinical, cellular and molecular aspects of disease.

The MHS in MMI

The Department provides the Master of Health Science (MHS) program for students who wish to gain a greater depth of knowledge in molecular microbiology, immunology, and infectious diseases or in tropical public health but who do not wish to commit to longer-term research training programs. MHS training is provided through coursework, special studies with faculty members, and participation in other Departmental activities. An elective opportunity to gain experience with basic molecular biological laboratory techniques is also available.

MHS to ScM Program Transfer

MHS students who excel in the program and wish to add a research component to their training may apply for transfer to the MMI ScM program. The integrated MMI Masters program is intended to facilitate transfer between ScM and MHS degree programs; the program requirements have a high degree of overlap for the first two academic terms. However, the programs diverge significantly in the third term and a decision on a degree program, therefore, must be made before that time. At the time of application for transfer from the MHS to the ScM program, students are strongly encouraged to have identified into which laboratory/laboratories they wish to rotate and to have confirmed that those laboratory/laboratories would be amenable to taking on an ScM student.

Masters students who wish to transfer programs should inform the Student Coordinator in writing by December 1st. Applications for transfer to the ScM program are evaluated by the departmental Admissions Committee on the same basis as incoming ScM applications and a completed School application form must be available for review. In general, the Departmental copy of the student's original MHS application (held by the Student Coordinator) can be used. However, the student should confirm that the information contained in the application is still current and may wish to modify the thesis to reflect the new goals of his/her proposed training program. Additional references may also be added. Note that because this application is submitted directly to MMI and not the School, no application fee is required. 

Applicants for the MHS to ScM transfer will be informed of the Admission Committee's decision before the beginning of third term. Because there is no guarantee that an application will be successful, students should continue to follow the MHS academic program, including thesis preparation, until they have received a final decision.

Program Requirements 

There are several requirements for the completion of degree programs—some set by the school and others set by the department. The degree requirements for all programs, established by the School are contained in Policy and Procedure Memoranda available here.

The Departmental requirements are explained below. Of particular note is the requirement to register each term for one credit of Special Studies specifically designed to assist MHS students in navigating the program requirements and timeline for completion of thesis steps.

Residency: Minimum duration is one academic year (9 months) in full-time residence (enrollment for 12 or more credits per term). Most students complete their degrees in 9 months; however, the period may be extended for up to 24 months.

Course location and modality is found on the BSPH website.

Academic Program

Academic adviser

New students will be assigned to small advising groups – each group composed of 8-10 students. Each small group will be directed by a faculty member from MMI who will serve as the academic adviser for all students in the group. The academic adviser will assist the student in the selection of appropriate courses for the year and help the student with problems they may encounter.

In addition, full MHS cohort meetings will take place weekly via the Special Studies course throughout the academic year. Attendance at these meetings is required. These meetings will be used to disseminate information, build skills required for thesis preparation, detail requirements for the degree, establish benchmarks for Thesis preparation, review progress, promote career development, and address general questions.

MHS Thesis Mentors

Thesis mentors (or primary readers) are distinct from academic advising. Students will be presented with a list of potential thesis topics/thesis mentors at the beginning of Term 1. MHS students will be responsible for identifying topics of interest and reaching out to faculty to identify a thesis mentor who will serve as both supervisor of thesis preparation and primary reader of the thesis. Thesis topics and mentors are formalized on a form submitted to the Academic Coordinator according to the due date on the thesis calendar (see “Thesis Timeline”). Secondary readers for the thesis will be assigned by the MHS Program Director in the 3rd term. See the thesis section for more information on thesis mentors.

Coursework

Master's students must register for a minimum of 16 credits each term.  (The maximum a student can register for is 22 credits per term, but this is not recommended.) These credits include didactic courses, special studies, seminars, etc. A minimum of 64 credits are required by the School for a master's degree. Course requirements and suggestions are summarized in the “MHS Curriculum” section. International students have additional requirements dictating how many courses can be taken online vs in-person and should contact OIS to confirm they meet current Visa requirements. Generally, taking 9 credits per term in-person meets Visa requirements and additional credits could be taken online or hybrid.

In core MMI courses, master's students must receive a ‘C’ or higher. A student who earns a grade below that threshold in a course listed as a core requirement must, at the next opportunity, make a second attempt to complete the core course by repeating the same course or by completing another course that has been approved by the Graduate Program Committee (GPC) Chair as a replacement. A grade below the threshold on the second attempt may be grounds for dismissal and must be reported to the School’s Committee on Academic Standards. To remain in good academic standing, master's students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.75. If a student’s GPA falls below the requirement, the student will be placed on academic probation. School policy states that a master's student cannot graduate with a GPA lower than 2.75.

COURSE DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENT

The School requires MHS students to complete at least 5 credits of formal coursework outside of their home department. All 5 credits must be taken for a letter grade (Audit or Pass/Fail is not acceptable). Many university-wide courses can be used to fulfill specific requirements. Consult the catalogues of the various university divisions available for viewing online.

  1. Bloomberg School of Public Health catalogue -- see interdepartmental program.
  2. School of Medicine catalogue.
  3. School of Arts and Sciences (Homewood Campus) catalogue.

MHS CURRICULUM

Outlined below is an example of a curriculum based on the choices of past MHS students. The specifics of a student's personalized curriculum are likely to vary from the list below depending on their interests and needs. Students should consult with their Academic Adviser and/or The Director of Graduate Studies as they build their curriculum. 

The 1 credit courses "Departmental Research Forum" and "Seminar" Series are requirements that students need to register for each term.

In addition to required courses, for each term, there is a list of selected elective courses that previous MHS students have rated favorably. Students will note that several of these suggested courses are outside MMI and can be used to fulfill the Course Distribution Requirement.

Plan of Study Grid
First TermCredits
Summer
Introduction to Online Learning 0
Required
PH.260.623 Fundamental Virology 1 4
PH.260.653 Molecular Biology Literature 2 3
PH.260.704 Critical Dissection of the Scientific Literature: Taking the Scalpel to Journal Articles 3
PH.260.840 SS/R: Mol Microbiology & Imm 3 Varies
PH.552.6XXCells-to-Society Varies
PH.260.822 Seminars in Research in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology 1
PH.260.821 Research Forum in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology 1
PH.550.860 Academic & Research Ethics at JHSPH (non-credit) 4
Suggested Electives
PH.260.636
Evolution of Infectious Disease
PH.260.700
How Do We Know? - Theory, History, and Practice of Science (R3)
PH.260.707
Evidence-Based Teaching in the Biomedical and Health Sciences: Foundations (R3)
PH.140.611
Statistical Reasoning in Public Health I
PH.180.609
Principles of Environmental Health
PH.550.630
Public Health Biology
PH.220.601
Foundations of International Health
PH.120.600
Biochemistry I: Protein Structure and Enzyme Catalysis 5
PH.120.602
Concepts of Molecular Biology 5
PH.318.603
Applied Microeconomics for Policymaking
PH.120.607
Premedical Seminars: Planning and Preparing for Medical School Application
 Credits12
Second Term
Required
PH.260.631 Immunology, Infection and Disease 3
PH.260.635 Biology of Parasitism 1 5
PH.260.840 SS/R: Mol Microbiology & Imm 3 Varies
PH.260.654 Current Literature in Microbial Immunity 2 1
PH.552.6XXCells-to-Society Varies
PH.260.822 Seminars in Research in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology 1
PH.260.821 Research Forum in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology 1
Suggested Electives
PH.260.701
Anatomy of Scientific Error,Anatomy of Scientific Error - Meta-Science in Research Practice
PH.260.710
Communication Practice for Health Science Professionals (R3)
PH.340.627
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases
PH.223.662
Vaccine Development and Application
PH.183.631
Fundamentals of Human Physiology
PH.120.607
Premedical Seminars: Planning and Preparing for Medical School Application
PH.260.844
Causation
 Credits11
Third Term
Required
PH.260.627 Pathogenesis of Bacterial Infections 1 4
PH.260.650 Vector Biology and Vector-Borne Diseases 1 3
PH.260.655 Pandemics of the 20Th Century 1
PH.260.840 SS/R: Mol Microbiology & Imm 3 Varies
PH.552.6XXCells-to-Society Varies
PH.260.822 Seminars in Research in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology 1
PH.260.821 Research Forum in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology 1
Suggested Electives
PH.260.700
How Do We Know? - Theory, History, and Practice of Science (R3)
PH.260.705
Fundamentals of Quantitative Reasoning in the Biomedical and Health Sciences
PH.260.709
Evidence-Based Mentoring
PH.260.613
Techniques in Molecular Biology (Winter Intercession - see below)
PH.180.640
Molecular Epidemiology and Biomarkers in Public Health
PH.260.656
Malariology
PH.340.612
Epidemiologic Basis for Tuberculosis Control
PH.340.654
Epidemiology and Natural History of Human Viral Infections
PH.140.615
Statistics for Laboratory Scientists I
BU.150.710
Discovery to Market I
PH.120.607
Premedical Seminars: Planning and Preparing for Medical School Application
 Credits10
Fourth Term
Required
PH.260.657 Vector Biology and Disease Ecology Literature 2 1
PH.260.840 SS/R: Mol Microbiology & Imm 3 Varies
PH.552.6XXCells-to-Society Varies
PH.260.822 Seminars in Research in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology 1
PH.260.821 Research Forum in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology 1
Suggested Electives
PH.260.601
Vector-Borne Disease Control
PH.260.701
Anatomy of Scientific Error,Anatomy of Scientific Error - Meta-Science in Research Practice (R3)
PH.260.710
Communication Practice for Health Science Professionals (R3)
PH.340.651
Emerging Infections
PH.340.653
Epidemiologic Inference in Outbreak Investigations
PH.140.616
Statistics for Laboratory Scientists II
BU.150.715
Discovery to Market II
PH.223.689
Biologic Basis of Vaccine Development
PH.120.607
Premedical Seminars: Planning and Preparing for Medical School Application
PH.260.844
Causation
 Credits3
First Year
Third Term
PH.260.705
Fundamentals of Quantitative Reasoning in the Biomedical and Health Sciences
 Credits0
 Total Credits36
1

MHS students are required to take at least two of the following MMI core courses:

  • PH.260.623 Fundamental Virology
  • PH.260.627 Pathogenesis of Bacterial Infections
  • PH.260.650 Vector Biology and Vector-Borne Diseases
  • PH.260.635 Biology of Parasitism
2

At least one literature course is required. Selection made in consultation with academic adviser. Options include:

  • PH.260.653 Molecular Biology Literature
  • PH.260.654 Current Literature in Microbial Immunity
  • PH.260.655 Pandemics of the 20Th Century
  • PH.260.657 Vector Biology and Disease Ecology Literature
3

Special studies credit hours are to be used for thesis preparation. During each term, this will entail attending noon meetings on thesis preparation and meeting with your academic adviser to discuss how to approach thesis preparation, writing and presentation.

4

As a School-wide requirement, all students must take Academic and Research Ethics in the first term of their enrollment (PH.550.860 Academic & Research Ethics at JHSPH).

5

Students with little or no Molecular Biology or Biochemistry background are strongly encouraged to take at least one or both of these courses, offered by the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

MHS & Biotechnology

A subset of MHS students are interested in a career in the biotechnology arena. To accommodate this interest, MMI is offering MHS students an elective set of four courses focused on how innovative technologies are moved to a commercial sphere to receive wider distribution. The goal of this program is to teach students how to apply the science they will learn in traditional courses to a translational setting. Students who successfully complete this course of study will be able to indicate to potential employers that in addition to having a strong background in the science of immunology and infectious diseases, they also have a foundational understanding of how innovative science is translated into commercial products. No certificates will be issued for this program, but provided that all four of the below courses are completed, at the student’s request, the Department Chair will provide a letter describing the skill sets developed through this path of study.

Descriptions of the four courses can be found in the course catalogues for the School of Public Health and the Carey Business School. The courses cover basic microeconomic theory, practical exposure to the molecular tools used by biotechnology companies, and in a set of two courses offered by the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, direct experience with addressing the issues involved in moving technology from the laboratory to the marketplace. Please note that these four courses will be taken as elective courses to complement the core MMI MHS requirements. Applied Microeconomics is required as a prerequisite for the Discovery to Market courses.

The courses include:

Course List
Code Title Credits
PH.260.613Techniques in Molecular Biology3
PH.318.603Applied Microeconomics for Policymaking3
BU.150.710Discovery to Market I2
BU.150.715Discovery to Market II2

MHS & Medical School

A subset of MHS students are interested in pursuing medical careers. Students who plan to apply to medical school should strongly consider enrolling in the “Premedical Seminars” course (120.607), which is a one-credit course offered in all four terms that help students prepare to apply to medical school. The course covers specific topics to address the complex premedical journey including planning the months/years leading up to the application, reviewing the application process, addressing the medical schools’ expectations, medical school selection, writing the personal statement, requesting letters of evaluation, interviewing, and more. Each term focuses on different aspects of preparing for medical school and medical careers, so interested students should plan on registering for this pre-med seminar course every term. Students should also consider taking “Aspiring Physicians Enacting Change Through Community Engagement” 120.609 (Term 1) and 120.611 (Terms 2-4). This course contains a practicum component allowing students to work with Baltimore’s community organizations in a number of clinical and non-clinical settings.

Please note that MMI offers a certificate program in ‘Tropical Medicine’. This certificate program is designed to provide training in tropical medicine and related public health issues through a multidisciplinary approach. It is also designed to prepare participants for working with current and emerging health problems in developing countries and health problems of travelers. This program focuses broadly on issues of tropical health and on clinical tropical medicine. Toward the program’s conclusion, students will have acquired a strong scientific basis for preventing, diagnosing, treating, and controlling tropical health problems. The full Tropical Medicine Certificate completion requirements can be found here.

MHS & R3

The MMI-based R3 Center for Innovation in Science Education (R3ISE) is unique to the BSPH and aims to help students develop outstanding scientific thinking, analysis, and ethical decision-making, as well as professional skills for being role models in a wide range of science-based careers. R3 stands for Rigor, Reproducibility, and Responsibility, which are the cornerstones of good scientific inquiry. The MMI department offers the R3 Certificate, the required and elective courses that center around the philosophical underpinnings of how science works from bench research to public health. Suggested R3 courses counting towards the certificate are indicated in the sample curriculum list above. The full R3 certificate completion requirements can be found here.

Cells-to-Society Requirements for All Degree Programs

The Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) requires didactic coursework covering and assessing 12 CEPH-defined Introductory Public Health Knowledge Learning Objectives. It is important to emphasize that this is a School-level requirement of all degree programs.

The School’s Committee on Academic Standards approved 12 online, 0.5 credit, mini-courses, graded S/U (satisfactory/unsatisfactory) that will cover each of the 12 Learning Objectives (see table below). Each of the mini-courses consists of 3-5, 30-40 minute presentations with an accompanying assessment. Note: Certain learning objectives can be fulfilled by taking a course that covers this material instead of the mini-course (noted in the table below).

Each of the C2S mini-courses will be offered multiple times starting in the summer term and extending through terms 1, 2, and 3. NOTE: In the 4th term, only C2S LO #12 will be offered.  

The 2024-2025 schedule can be found here.

Please note that for the presentation of these mini-courses, each term has been split into an A section covering the first 4 weeks of the term and a B section that covers the second 4 weeks of the term.

These 12 mini-courses must be completed by the end of your MHS program.

Course List
Code Title Credits
PH.552.601Foundational Principles of Public Health0.5
PH.552.602The Role of Quantitative Methods in Public Health (or take any of the following courses: 140.611-12 (term 1 and 2) or 140.615-16 (term 3 and 4) or 260.705 (term 3 or term 4))0.5
PH.552.603The Role of Qualitative Methods and Science in Describing and Assessing a Population's Health (or take 260.700 (term 1 or term 3))0.5
PH.552.604Causes and Trends in Morbidity and Mortality (or take 260.600 (summer, credit in term 1) or 260.844 (term 2 or term 4))0.5
PH.552.605The Science of Primary Secondary and Tertiary Prevention in Population Health0.5
PH.552.606The Critical Importance of Evidence in Advancing Public Health Knowledge (or take 260.700 (term 1 or term 3))0.5
PH.552.607Essentials of Environmental Health0.5
PH.552.608Biologic, Genetic and Infectious Bases of Human Disease (or take 260.600.81 in summer (credit in term 1))0.5
PH.552.609Psychological and Behavioral Factors That Affect A Population's Health0.5
PH.552.610The Social Determinants of Health (or take 260.844 (term 2 or term 4))0.5
PH.552.611Globalization and Population Health0.5
PH.552.612Essentials of One Health0.5
Total Credits6

Additional Course Requirements for MHS Students

The School requires MHS students to complete at least 5 credits in formal courses outside of their home department. All 5 credits must be taken for a letter grade (Audit or Pass/Fail is not acceptable).

Required for all MMI graduate students:

Course List
Code Title Credits
PH.260.822Seminars in Research in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology (all terms 2nd year)1
PH.260.821Research Forum in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology (all terms 2nd year)1
PH.552.6XXCells-to-Society
Additional Course Information

Many university-wide courses can be used to fulfill specific requirements. Consult the catalogues of the various university divisions available for viewing online:

  1. Bloomberg School of Public Health catalogue—see interdepartmental programs.
  2. School of Medicine catalogue.
  3. School of Arts and Sciences (Homewood Campus) catalogue.
     
Winter and Summer Institute Courses

Tuition for these courses is charged separately by the School of Public Health Registrar and is not covered by tuition paid during the academic year. An exception to this rule is a course offered specifically for MHS students interested in gaining some experience with laboratory techniques in molecular biology, PH.260.613 Techniques in Molecular Biology. This course will be offered during the last week of the winter institute, but the final examination for the course will occur at the beginning of the third term, allowing the course to be registered as a third term course without additional tuition.

Departmental Seminars

A weekly Departmental Seminar is held at 12:00 pm on Thursdays during the academic year, and all students are required to attend.

Research Forum is held at 12:00 pm on Mondays, and all students are required to attend.
 

MHS Thesis

The thesis involves writing a critical review of scientific literature on a substantive public health issue. The student will select the topic for the thesis in consultation with the Thesis Mentor. MHS students will meet weekly as a cohort in Academic and Career Essentials, which will outline the expectations for the thesis including focus, scope, structure, and criteria for evaluation. Students will also complete thesis-related assignments as part of this course.

Important Graduation Requirement

Your MHS Thesis needs to be submitted to the Student Coordinator, via email/PDF for binding, for our department library. (You do not need to submit your MHS thesis to the JHU library.) Guidelines for formatting the thesis can be found here.

Readers and Deadlines for MHS Thesis Completion

Students are responsible for finding a primary thesis reader (the Thesis Mentor) who will act as a mentor through the thesis-writing process. The primary reader must have an appointment in MMI. A secondary reader will be assigned by the department. The primary and secondary readers cannot be from the same laboratory group.

The MHS student and primary reader are expected to have regular meetings to review progress and to ensure that the benchmarks and deadlines listed in the following table are met. The student is responsible for driving thesis preparation, scheduling meetings, and seeking guidance. The primary reader's responsibilities include guidance on crafting the hypothesis to be tested, on the focus and scope of the thesis, and editorial and technical critiques to aid in this learning experience. When the primary reader is satisfied with the thesis draft's quality, the student will submit a draft to the secondary reader who will give additional feedback on clarity and scientific rigor. An outline of the evaluation criteria that will be used by the faculty can be viewed in the MMI MHS Thesis Scoring Form found at the end of this handbook.

It is the student’s responsibility to meet the benchmarks and deadlines listed below. Students who fail to meet the April and May deadlines will be removed from the May graduation list.

Important Dates for MHS Thesis 2024-2025

PH - Important Dates for Thesis
Date Description
September 11, 2024 "MHS Thesis Proposal" Form Due (Thesis topic selection)
October 9, 2024 Provisional Outline Due
December 13, 2024 Introduction Rough Draft Due
January 22, 2025 Paper Analyses Due
January 27, 2025 Full Thesis Draft 1 to Primary Reader
February 21, 2025 Thesis Draft 2 Due to Primary Reader
March 14, 2025 Thesis Draft 3 Due to Secondary Reader (PR must Approve)
April 7, 2025 Thesis Draft 4 Due to Primary Reader
April 18 2025 Final Thesis Due to Both Readers for Review and Scoring
April 30,2025 Deadline for Readers to Submit Thesis Scoring Form
May 2, 2025 School deadline for graduation approval
Week of May 7-9 Oral Presentation of MHS Thesis Research

It is the student’s responsibility to meet the benchmarks and deadlines found in the table. Students who fail to submit their thesis for scoring by the deadline (must be approved by the primary reader) or don’t complete the oral presentation will be removed from the May graduation list.

For those individuals who require assistance, writing/editing assistance is offered at:

  • JHMI: Editing Referral Service
  • JHU: Writing Center 

MHS Thesis Presentation

As part of the requirements of the MHS degree, each student must present their Thesis orally in the special MHS Forum held in the fourth term, schedule details pending. All MHS students are required to attend the MHS Forum for the entire time.

For a full list of program policies, please visit the MHS in MMI page where students can find our handbook.

Vacation/Holiday Policy

Graduate student holiday and vacation schedules traditionally have been flexible to accommodate the varied demands of individual research projects. Guidelines that reflect the Department’s expectations are outlined below. These guidelines are not intended to eliminate flexibility in the scheduling of holidays and vacations and do not replace any conditions that might be imposed by fellowships/funding agencies. These guidelines also do not restrict legitimate academic or research activities conducted off-campus, such as attendance at scientific meetings and fieldwork. Students are generally entitled to the following holidays and vacation time:

  • University holidays
  • Spring break
  • The period between the last day of 2nd term and the first day of the winter intersession

Leave of Absence 

Application for a leave of absence must be made on a form available from the Student Coordinator. Please discuss any potential LOA with your mentor and the Student Coordinator.

Graduate Student Organization

 All MMI graduate students are members of the MMI Graduate Student Organization (GSO). The GSO generally meets at the annual departmental retreat to elect officers and can meet at other times as often as the students desire. Apart from the annual retreat meeting, GSO meetings and activities are organized by the students. Officers elected by the GSO who bear specific official responsibilities are a President, a faculty liaison who attends faculty meetings, a representative to the School’s Student Assembly, and Student Admissions Coordinators. Additional officers (Social Chair, Treasurer, etc.) can be chosen by the GSO if it wishes. In the past, activities sponsored by the GSO have included charity events, fundraisers, picnics, student birthday celebrations, etc. 

Academic Performance

Academic Performance and Academic Probation

MHS students are required to maintain a 2.75 grade point average or better. Students who do not satisfy this and other academic requirements will be placed on Academic Probation by the Graduate Program Committee. Formal notification of Academic Probation generally will be accompanied by conditions that the student must fulfill in order to be returned to good academic standing. Students who fail to meet those conditions may be dismissed from the program. Students cannot graduate with a GPA lower than 2.75.

Criteria for Dismissal from the MHS Program

Students may be dismissed from the MMI MHS program for reasons that include (but are not limited to) failure to satisfy conditions specified for removal from academic probation, failure to maintain an adequate GPA, violations of academic or professional ethics, and failure to adhere to School and Departmental time limitations.

Academic Ethics and Responsible Conduct of Research

MMI requires students to adhere rigorously to the School's standards for Academic Ethics and Responsible Conduct of Research in all activities. Violations of these standards are ground for dismissal from the program. Policies are detailed in Policy and Procedures Memoranda (PPMs) "Students 01 Academic Ethics" and (for research, including student research) "Faculty 07 Scientific Misconduct." A lecture introducing students to these topics will be presented during the first term. The time and location will be announced by the Student Coordinator.

Attendance is required. Each student is also required to complete the online module on Academic and Research Ethics in their first term of enrollment (PH.550.860 Academic & Research Ethics at JHSPH ).

Student Conduct Code

The fundamental purpose of the JHU’s regulation of student conduct is to promote and protect the health, safety, welfare, property, and rights of all members of the University community as well as to promote the orderly operation of the University and to safeguard its property and facilities. As members of the University community, students accept certain responsibilities that support the educational mission and create an environment in which all students are afforded the same opportunity to succeed academically and professionally. The JHU Student Conduct Code is outlined here.

Learning Outcomes

According to the requirements of the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), all BSPH degree students must be grounded in foundational public health knowledge. Please view the list of specific CEPH requirements by degree type.

Key educational objectives for MHS students include:

  1. Graduates will be able to address current and future issues in public health related to the biology, ecology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics of infectious diseases and their vectors.
  2. Graduates will be able to address current and future issues in public health related to immunology, immunization, and pathogenesis of infectious diseases.
  3. Graduates will be able to critically evaluate scientific literature, presentations, and scientific ideas.
  4. Graduates will be able to prepare written documents as well as prepare and deliver oral presentations appropriate for communication to a scientific community.
  5. Graduates will be able to evaluate the ethical implications of scientific research and conduct scientific activities in an ethical and responsible manner.
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