Emerging Approaches for Measuring Population Health

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, founded in 1876, is a leading research university with a global reputation for excellence across medicine, public health, engineering, the arts and sciences. The university enrolls around 32,049 students, including approximately 5,233 international scholars, and offers an extensive portfolio of programs—about 238—across undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.

Johns Hopkins emphasizes research-led education, interdisciplinary collaboration and hands-on learning through labs, clinics and community partnerships. International students can access comprehensive support services for admissions, visas, academic advising and career development, and can participate in research opportunities, internships and global exchange programs that enhance professional prospects and real-world experience.

Baltimore’s urban setting provides access to vibrant cultural life, medical centers and industry partners, making it well suited for students interested in translational research and public service. The university’s strong alumni network, career services and industry links help graduates move into competitive roles worldwide, while campus resources support wellbeing, student activities and a diverse international community.

The Emerging Approaches for Measuring Population Health program is a non-degree course that teaches traditional and emerging techniques in population-level data collection. It's a short online course taught in English at Johns Hopkins University, and it's open to students with little to no prior education. You'll learn from experts from around the world and get to explore new survey techniques and data collection methods.

This course covers topics like mobile phone and web-based surveys, health services data, and population-based health registries. You'll learn how to design and implement population-based surveys, and how to use the data to inform decision-making. The course also focuses on applying a gender and equity lens to ensure that the data is responsive to the needs of different populations. You'll get to work on practical exercises and case studies to develop your skills.

After completing this course, you can pursue careers like Public Health Specialist, Health Data Analyst, Epidemiologist, or Global Health Researcher. You can work in industries like public health, healthcare, or non-profit organizations, and potential employers include government agencies, universities, or international organizations like the World Health Organization. The skills you learn in this course will help you collect and analyze population-level health data, track trends, and plan interventions to improve public health outcomes.