Global Health Economics, MHS

The Master of Health Science (MHS) in Global Health Economics is a 9-month academic program that teaches students how to use economic tools to address global health problems. Students study how health economics can address issues such as migration, displaced persons, climate change, and pandemics, and how it can support healthy lifestyles, positive health outcomes, and equitable access to care.

Students use applied health cases to conduct economic evaluations of health programs and to evaluate how social problems affect community or population health. The program includes nine months of academic coursework in economics, econometrics, economic evaluation, and epidemiology, plus specialty elective courses in international health topics. Assessment includes a written comprehensive exam and a scholarly paper that integrates material from multiple courses.

Modules

• PH.550.860 Academic & Research Ethics

Students must have a strong quantitative background with undergraduate coursework in microeconomics and calculus highly recommended. Some prior international or health systems experience is highly desirable. GRE or MCAT scores are optional.

Admission requirements include an Online SOPHAS Express application, unofficial Johns Hopkins University transcripts when applying (official transcript required before starting the MHS degree), three letters of recommendation, a current resume or curriculum vitae, and a statement of purpose. Students must complete all prerequisite courses with a B or higher on each prerequisite course.

• AS.280.380 Global Health Principles and Practices (B or higher)
• AS.280.345 Public Health Biostatistics or EN.553.311 Probability and Statistics for the Biological Sciences and Engineering (B or higher)
• AS.280.350 Fundamentals of Epidemiology (B or higher)
• AS.180.101 Elements of Macroeconomics (B or higher)
• AS.180.301 Intermediate Microeconomics or its advanced equivalent 180.434 (B or higher)