Direct Matriculation Program: Master’s in International Health
Find your first step toward improving health around the world.
The Direct Matriculation Program: Master’s in International Health gives qualified first-year applicants a path to earn a bachelor’s degree from Johns Hopkins and a master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Through this program, students begin their undergraduate experience on the Homewood campus in Baltimore and continue into advanced study at the top-ranked school of public health in the world.
If you’re interested in global health, epidemiology, health policy, disease prevention, health equity, or understanding how social and economic factors shape well-being, this program can help you start building your path from your first year at Hopkins.
Why This Program?
Explore before you specialize
You can apply to the DMP no matter what major you plan to pursue. At Johns Hopkins, you’ll have room to explore your academic interests while preparing for graduate study in public health.
Move toward your goals faster
The DMP allows students to earn a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in 5.5–6 consecutive years, depending on the program you choose.
Learn from global health leaders
The Bloomberg School of Public Health is the first and largest school of public health in the world, with faculty and researchers working on studies in 200+ countries.
Is This Program Right For You?
This program may be a good fit if you’re interested in questions like:
- Why do some communities face greater health challenges than others?
- How do diseases spread, and how can outbreaks be prevented?
- What role do policy, economics, and behavior play in shaping health outcomes?
- How can health systems be strengthened in low-resource settings?
- What does it take to address health inequities locally and globally?
Students interested in medicine, public health, epidemiology, global development, health policy, research, nonprofit work, or advocacy may find this pathway especially meaningful.
You do not need to have every step figured out before you apply. The DMP is designed for students who are ready to begin exploring public health with focus, curiosity, and purpose.
Program Pathway
Years 1–4: Undergraduate Study at Homewood
DMP students begin their undergraduate experience at the Homewood campus in Baltimore. During this time, students complete undergraduate coursework, explore their academic interests, and prepare for the required Bloomberg School of Public Health prerequisites.
DMP students may pursue any undergraduate major, as long as they complete the required coursework and maintain the required GPA.
DMP students choose their program during junior year at Hopkins.
| Program | Duration | Total Time to Degree |
| Máster en Salud Pública (MSPH) | 1.5 to 2 years | 5.5 to 6 years |
| Master of Health Science (MHS) in Global Health Economics | 9 months | 5 years |
Year 5 or 6: Graduate Study at the Bloomberg School of Public Health
After completing undergraduate study and earning a bachelor’s degree, students continue into one of two master’s programs at the Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Choose Your Path
Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH)
The MSPH is a two-year, full-time program for students who want more focused training in a specific area of public health. Some prior health or international experience is preferred.
Concentrations include:
- Epidemiología y control mundial de enfermedades
- Sistemas sanitarios
- Intervenciones sociales y conductuales
Máster en Ciencias de la Salud (MHS)
The MHS is a nine-month, full-time program for students who want to use economic tools to promote healthy lifestyles and improve health outcomes. This program is ideal for students interested in health policy, resource allocation, and the economics of health systems.
Ask a DMP Student
Wondering what it’s like to plan for Bloomberg while studying at Homewood? Connect with a current student and hear about how they’re building their path in international health.
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Cómo solicitarlo
All first-year applicants, regardless of intended major, may apply to the DMP: Master’s in International Health. To be considered, indicate your interest in this program in the Hopkins Supplemental Questions section of your undergraduate application.
You may only apply for admission to one DMP.
After you submit your application, you will see a separate DMP essay requirement in your applicant portal. You must submit an essay in response to the prompt below.
Ensayo adicional
Identify a global health issue and outline a solution to a key underlying problem. Please answer in 300–400 words.
| Admissions Plan | DMP Essay Deadline |
| Decisión anticipada I | November 16, 2026 |
| Decisión anticipada II | January 15, 2027 |
| Decisión regular | January 15, 2027 |
Programa y requisitos
- Mantener un promedio de 3,3 al final de los años junior y senior.
- Obtener un mínimo de una B en cada uno de estos cursos: Fundamentos de Epidemiología, Bioestadística de Salud Pública y Principios y Prácticas de Salud Global.
- Obtener una nota mínima de notable en un curso de antropología/sociología, un curso de economía/finanzas/gestión y un curso de biología.
- Complete a summer experience in a low- or middle-income country, or work locally with migrant or underserved populations prior to starting the MSPH. Please describe the applicable experience that you completed during your undergraduate studies. Be sure to include the organization you worked with, your position/role, dates you completed the experience, duration of the experience, and a brief description of your work/responsibilities, including how it contributed to your ability to communicate and work successfully with people from different cultural backgrounds.
- Completa un ensayo en tu penúltimo año declarando a qué programa te gustaría comprometerte.
If you are admitted to the DMP, you are guaranteed admission into the Bloomberg School of Public Health program as long as you maintain the required academic standards and complete the necessary undergraduate courses.
Financial Aid and Tuition
Financial aid works differently depending on where you are in the program.
Undergraduate years: You are eligible for need-based financial aid and merit scholarships through Johns Hopkins, just like any other undergraduate student.
Graduate years: You pay Bloomberg School of Public Health tuition. MSPH students in International Health receive a 75% tuition scholarship in their second year of graduate study. MHS students are not eligible for this scholarship due to the MHS degree’s nine-month duration. MSPH and MHS students may be considered for limited competitive scholarships, but these are not guaranteed.
Visit the Bloomberg School Office of Financial Aid