Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is part of Johns Hopkins University, established in 1876, and describes itself as America’s first research university. The school focuses on protecting health and saving lives through education, research, and public health practice. Its academic community spans departments including epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health and engineering, health policy and management, mental health, international health, and population, family, and reproductive health.

The school offers more than 90 degree programs, 46 certificate programs, and over 970 courses. Options include the flexible Master of Public Health, available on campus, online, or in a blended format, and the Master of Science in Public Health, which combines focused professional training with a field placement. It also provides self-paced, non-credit learning courses and continuing education for people developing public health skills. Beyond teaching, the school supports research through more than 80 centers and institutes, shares public health news and resources, and offers events, admissions guidance, and practitioner resources.