MSc in Epidemiology - General Epidemiology and Methodology in Baltimore United States | Johns Hopkins University

While epidemiologic research has grown more specialized in recent years, there continues to be significant demand for general epidemiologists with strong foundational skills in epidemiologic and statistical methods, along with a thorough grasp of health and disease dynamics in populations. The General Epidemiology and Methodology track provides comprehensive training for those pursuing careers as generalists or methodologists. Students in this track can specialize in Advanced Methodology or Pharmacoepidemiology, or create a customized research path. Close collaboration with advisors helps tailor coursework to individual goals. Recommended courses include epidemiology, statistics, and bioscience options. Faculty across the Department can advise students in this track, with doctoral candidates in Methodology encouraged to consider the Biostatistics MHS program.
First-year students focus on mastering core coursework and passing comprehensive exams, while seminars and advisor meetings lay the groundwork for future research. Beyond classes, students participate in Department of Epidemiology seminars, Journal Clubs, and Research-in-Progress sessions covering current methodological and research topics. Second-year students begin identifying research projects with faculty mentors, many of whom direct major cohort studies like CKID, MACS, and WIHS, or collaborate on environmental biomarker research with Environmental Health Sciences faculty.