Apply to the MPH by the priority deadline on February 15
The online Master of Public Health in Population and Health Sciences degree from the University of Michigan provides cutting-edge multidisciplinary education for those seeking to create a healthier world through research, education, and practice. To prepare to become leaders in the field, MPH students build expertise in core public health concepts and customize their learning with skill development in areas like precision nutrition, health communication, data analysis, environmental epidemiology, and more.
The University of Michigan online MPH degree offers true flexibility, in contrast with other top online MPH programs that require full or partial residential study. Online students are welcome to visit and study on campus, but this is never required by the program.
The comprehensive MPH curriculum equips students to tackle complex health challenges such as chronic and infectious diseases, obesity and food insecurity, health care quality and costs, climate change and environmental health determinants, and the health impact of socioeconomic inequalities. Each student gains real-world training through distinctive Applied Practice Experiences (APEx) with professionals in the public health sector.
Students develop skills in data collection and analysis, intervention strategy, and communication methods, preparing them to succeed in a wide variety of roles and organizations. Graduates of Michigan Public Health are found in key positions as leaders at non-profit organizations, hospitals, insurance companies, universities, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and local and national government organizations.
$980/credit hour for Michigan residents and $1081/credit hour for non-Michigan residents. We offer competitive rates for both in-state and out-of-state students. Because U-M is partially state-funded, Michigan residents pay a lower rate.
The application for the MPH Fall 2021 cohort is now open. The University of Michigan School of Public Health is not requiring standardized test scores, such as the GRE or MCAT, from individuals applying to the MPH for a Fall 2021 start.
The priority application deadline is February 15, 2021.
The final application deadline is June 15, 2021.
In addition to this MPH degree, the University of Michigan School of Public Health also offers an online Master of Science (MS) degree in Population and Health Sciences. Like the MPH, this degree provides students with a foundational public health education that will allow them to address complex challenges and pursue innovative, lasting solutions to improve the health of communities. While much of the curriculum across the two degrees is similar, the MS program has a stronger focus on research, data analysis, precision health, and biostatistics.
As part of the MS program, students will complete an in depth research analysis project during the course of the program and learn how to communicate findings in both written and oral formats. Graduates with an MS in Population and Health Sciences may go on to careers in academia, at research labs, or continue on to pursue their PhD.
Strong applicants come from a variety of backgrounds, but individuals with professional experience in a health-related field or industry with strong verbal, analytical, and quantitative skills are encouraged.
Learn more about admissionsWhile other top MPH programs require students to specialize in a single area, the Michigan MPH emphasizes students’ mastery of core concepts and provides flexibility to gain expertise in one of several sub-fields.
Learn more about academicsNinety-eight percent of 2018 residential program graduates are employed, continuing their education, or not seeking employment. The School of Public Health’s global alumni network is more than 16,000 strong, and the University of Michigan’s overall alumni network ranks as one of the largest in the world, comprising more than 545,000 living graduates.
Learn more about careersThe online MPH degree program is developed and taught by the same University of Michigan faculty who teach on campus. Students have regular access to faculty through virtual office hours and email. Online students are full members of the Michigan community, with access to a wide range of student services, including career counseling and free Michigan Online course certificate programs across learning disciplines.
Watch the student experience video hereThe University of Michigan School of Public Health is one of the oldest and most respected U.S. schools of public health. The University of Michigan is the #1 ranked public research university in the United States by the National Science Foundation.
Learn more about the University of MichiganMichigan Public Health offers online Specializations and free-to-audit courses on Coursera to help you decide whether Michigan online learning is right for you.
Learn more about how to try a courseWebinar with University of Michigan Professors Bhramar Mukherjee and Sharon Kardia about India and Michigan’s COVID-19 response initiatives | Watch here
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University of Michigan School of Public Health Professors Bhramar Mukherjee and Sharon L.R. Kardia explore the role of data and modeling in COVID-19 response. As leaders in their field, these experts have helped guide the response in both India and the State of Michigan since the earliest days of the pandemic.
Using the new Apple Research app, Michigan Public Health researcher Rick Neitzel, associate professor of Environmental Health Sciences at Michigan Public Health, has partnered with Apple to study sound exposure and its impact on hearing health.
University of Michigan School of Public Health Professors Bhramar Mukherjee and Sharon L.R. Kardia explore the role of data and modeling in COVID-19 response. As leaders in their field, these experts have helped guide the response in both India and the State of Michigan since the earliest days of the pandemic.
Using the new Apple Research app, Michigan Public Health researcher Rick Neitzel, associate professor of Environmental Health Sciences at Michigan Public Health, has partnered with Apple to study sound exposure and its impact on hearing health.
Yes. Students earn a Master of Public Health.
No, students cannot switch from an online to a residential program.
The school year is broken into four terms: fall, winter, spring, and summer. Some foundational courses will run on a monthly basis, but classes will generally run every term. Students will be able to choose the order in which they take their classes.
Most students will complete the program in two years. There is a requirement to complete the program within five years.
This multidisciplinary degree will prepare you for a broad range of careers in public health, including in biostatistics, epidemiology, community health, leadership roles in the health management field, or public health policy professions. In this program, you’ll have the opportunity to choose your path and dive deeper into focus areas that interest you.
Students will get frequent access to faculty and Graduate Student Instructors (GSIs) through live office hours and email.
Students will collaborate with peers regularly.
Yes, your instructors are the same ones who teach on campus in Michigan.
To increase access to this high-quality degree program, learners will be able to pursue their MPH degree through a 100 percent online format. Online students are welcome to visit and study on campus, but this is never required during any part of the program.
Please contact sph-inquiries@umich.edu with any questions (please include which program - Michigan's MPH or MS - you are interested in along with your inquiry).
No, instead there will be a capstone project involving applied practice through a network of field placement sites. Students will have an opportunity to address issues in the areas they live.
The University of Michigan's Master of Public Health in Population and Health Sciences is only offered to admitted United States citizens and residents. A network of vetted partners is essential for the master’s curriculum, and the university is working to build a global network with the goal of opening this degree to non-U.S. students in the near future.
International applicants may consider another School of Public Health online degree program: the Master of Science in Population and Health Sciences degree is open to both international and domestic applicants. Learn more about the MS here.
No. Instead, with the support of a network of field placement sites, each student will complete a capstone project that includes field research in their own community.
At this time, there isn’t a performance-based admissions track — but stay tuned; there may be in the future.
No.
Yes, it is a base SOPHAS fee of $135, and an additional UMSPH supplemental fee of $75, for a total of $210. Fee waivers are available for eligible applicants. Learn more.
Yes, you can apply to both programs through SOPHAS. However, if accepted to both, you will need to choose one prior to enrollment.
Like applicants to residential programs at the University of Michigan, we encourage applicants to our online program to submit their FAFSA as soon as possible. Submitting your FAFSA and designating the University of Michigan as a college of choice will allow our Office of Financial Aid to calculate a financial package if you are admitted. All need-based financial aid is coordinated through the Office of Financial Aid.
Yes. All online students will have access to internal job boards and career fairs, as well as access to 1:1 engagement through the alumni mentor network and corporate partner network. MPH students are members of the Michigan community and get access to a wide range of student services, including career counseling and free Michigan Online course certificate programs across learning disciplines.
Applicants should have a Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution. There is no requirement for work experience.
Online MPH tuition rates are $960/credit hour for Michigan residents, and $1060/credit hour for non-Michigan residents. We offer competitive rates for both in-state and out-of-state students. Because U-M is partially state-funded, Michigan residents pay a lower rate.
Rates are subject to change and approval by the Regents of the University of Michigan.
You won’t be billed upfront for the whole degree. Instead, you’ll pay as you go: each time you take a course, you’ll pay the tuition just for that course. If you need to take a term off you won’t be charged until you restart your courses.
For applicants whose native language is not English, please refer to our Language Proficiency Requirements. This will provide minimum TOEFL score requirements and information on other English Proficiency Exams accepted.
Coursera does not grant credit, and does not represent that any institution other than the degree granting institution will recognize the credit or credential awarded by the institution; the decision to grant, accept, or transfer credit is subject to the sole and absolute discretion of an educational institution.
We encourage you to investigate whether this degree meets your academic and/or professional needs before applying.