Who is this degree for?

This degree is designed to train the public health leaders of the future. Our applicants come from a variety of backgrounds, but many of our students have professional experience in a health-related field or industry and strong verbal and analytical skills.

Our program emphasizes application of research methods and foundational public health principles to improve population health outcomes. The Population and Health Sciences curriculum will empower a variety of professionals to apply public health principles to make a larger-scale impact - by approaching issues at the population-level - in the communities they serve. Those in the health professions, health industries, government, and non-government organizations seeking to improve their understanding of health systems, policy, social determinants, environmental impacts, and more can advance and enhance their career with the skills and knowledge gained in this program.

Eligible applicants will have the following...

Required:

  • 4-year bachelor's degree conferred from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or equivalent (WES ICAP verification for international degrees)

Recommended:

  • Course experience in areas such as Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, and Statistics (or professional experience using similar quantitative skills.)
  • At least one year of professional experience in any field
  • Volunteer or work experience (or demonstrated interest) in a public health-related field
  • Must be a US citizen or permanent resident

Fall 2024 Key Dates
Applications openSeptember 1, 2023
Priority deadlineFebruary 1, 2024
Final deadlineMay 15, 2024
Classes startAugust 2024

Application Requirements

Complete your application here

This short essay (limited to 500 words) asks you to summarize the strength of your analytical and quantitative skills by addressing work you've done which required you to work with data, solve complex problems, communicate scientific findings, etc.

Official Transcripts

500 words

1,500 words

(Recommended)

For applicants whose native language is not English, please refer to our Language Proficiency Requirements for minimum TOEFL score requirements and information on other English Proficiency Exams accepted.

For more detailed information, please view our Requirements page.

Applications to our Master of Public Health programs are collected through SOPHAS, the Schools of Public Health Application Service. Any individuals applying to a residential and online program, if admitted to both, must choose one before matriculation.

Three (3) letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic contacts

Standardized test scores are not required for applicants applying to Michigan Public Health's online master's degree programs.

Application Process

For applicants whose native language is not English, please refer to our Language Proficiency Requirements for minimum TOEFL score requirements and information on other English Proficiency Exams accepted.

For more detailed information, please view our Requirements page.

Applications to our Master of Public Health programs are collected through SOPHAS, the Schools of Public Health Application Service. Any individuals applying to a residential and online program, if admitted to both, must choose one before matriculation.

Learn more about the full application process and access SOPHAS here.

International Learners

The MPH capstone project requires trusted relationships with local organizational partners. At this time, Michigan Public Health is only able to support these relationships domestically. For this reason, the online MPH program is currently only open to United States citizens and permanent residents. If you live outside of the United States, you can still learn from the University of Michigan School of Public Health by enrolling in an open course.

Upcoming Deadlines:

  • Applications open: September 1, 2023
  • Priority deadline: February 1, 2024
  • Final deadline: May 15, 2024

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We encourage you to investigate whether this degree meets your academic and/or professional needs before applying.

Have questions?

If you have questions about the application process or eligibility, please email us at sph-inquiries@umich.edu.