MSPH in Health Policy and Management (Health Policy)

The MSPH program in Health Policy combines academic coursework in health policy at a world-class institution with nine months of professional health policy work experience.

The proximity of Johns Hopkins to our nation's capital and the engagement of our faculty in Washington make the program ideal for those interested in pursuing careers in health policy.

There is a need for well-trained health policy professionals seeking solutions to problems affecting human health and well-being. The MSPH program in Health Policy prepares students to address the complex challenges inherent in the U.S. public health and healthcare systems.

Students seek answers to critical health policy questions, such as, How do we address the fact that so many Americans lack access to health care? How do we enact policies that support the nation’s frayed public health infrastructure? What are the best policy solutions to address the epidemics of gun violence and opioid addiction and overdose in the US? What can public health policy professionals do to advance the development of healthier environments in our nation’s communities?

Through the development of analysis, writing, research, and advocacy skills, MSPH in health policy graduates go on to impact the policies, regulations, and laws governing the health of populations within the U.S.

The MSPH in Health Policy is a professionally-oriented degree program designed for individuals seeking specialized academic training to establish or expand their careers as health policy analysts. The program requires one year of full-time residential academic coursework, followed by a nine-month field placement of full-time, paid employment in a professional health policy setting.

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH), the number one ranked school of public health in the world, is dedicated to the improvement of health for all people and the education of a diverse global community of research scientists, public health professionals, and others in positions to advance the public’s health.

Our students, faculty, and researchers save lives every day. At BSPH, you’ll learn alongside leaders who are making epic contributions to the health of the public—locally, nationally, and globally.

Led by renowned experts actively working in the field, we offer in-person and online master's degrees, doctoral degrees, and certificate programs designed for working professionals.

With over 80 centers and institutes at the BSPH, there are countless opportunities for students to step out of the classroom and into the community to put public health solutions into action.

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is where you’ll gain knowledge of the real world and fuel your passion for improving health throughout all stages of life, ensuring that circumstances do not dictate the destiny of health.

Join us in protecting health, and saving lives—millions at a time. Request information about our degrees today.