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Offered by University of Michigan
Engage in group discussions with professors and peers
42 credit hours
The MPH degree offers true flexibility
*A student's tuition rate is determined by residency.
Prepare to become a public health leader and earn your Master of Public Health (MPH) in Population and Health Sciences from University of Michigan. You’ll learn to tackle complex health challenges such as chronic and infectious diseases, health care and climate change, and address the many ways socioeconomic inequalities negatively impact health. Through hands-on projects and Applied Practice Experiences (APEx), you can customize the curriculum for your individual goals and build the skills and experience necessary to advance your career.
*Source: U.S. News and World Report
Upcoming Dates for Fall 2025
Request more information below.
Offered by University of Michigan
Engage in group discussions with professors and peers
42 credit hours
The MPH degree offers true flexibility
*A student's tuition rate is determined by residency.
Offered by University of Michigan
Engage in group discussions with professors and peers
42 credit hours
The MPH degree offers true flexibility
*A student's tuition rate is determined by residency.
Prepare to become a public health leader and earn your Master of Public Health (MPH) in Population and Health Sciences from University of Michigan. You’ll learn to tackle complex health challenges such as chronic and infectious diseases, health care and climate change, and address the many ways socioeconomic inequalities negatively impact health. Through hands-on projects and Applied Practice Experiences (APEx), you can customize the curriculum for your individual goals and build the skills and experience necessary to advance your career.
*Source: U.S. News and World Report
Upcoming Dates for Fall 2025
Learn from top faculty through 40+ online courses at your convenience, building skills in areas like health equity and population health. Ideal for working professionals, this fully-online MPH program allows you to learn flexibly without sacrificing your current lifestyle.
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I have learned a lot about equity from my classmates and the work they do. They have taught me so much and brought so much to my clinical and advocacy work and will enrich the work I’m able to do in the future.
Rob D.
Master of Public Health
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I have learned a lot about equity from my classmates and the work they do. They have taught me so much and brought so much to my clinical and advocacy work and will enrich the work I’m able to do in the future.
Rob D.
Master of Public Health
Build your expertise in:
Average health service manager salary
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
According to Lightcast's 2023 Jobs Report, public health professionals with a master's degree earn an average of $73,000, with specialized roles such as epidemiologists, biostatisticians, and health services managers earning higher salaries.
Expected growth for managers from 2022 and 2032
Non-profit directors
Public health analyst
Social analyst
Non-profit analyst
You'll learn to communicate with diverse stakeholders and address social determinants affecting health disparities. The program enhances your ability to evaluate public health systems, design impactful health programs, and advocate for effective policies. You'll gain a deep understanding of public health as a profession, employing both qualitative and quantitative methods to advance evidence-based practices. Specialize in areas like environmental health or health care finance, applying your skills in real-world settings through the Applied Practice Experiences (APEx).
Online learning is more popular than ever. Chances are, you’ve tried at least one online course to explore a new interest or develop a specific skill. Sometimes courses like these can even help you discover a passion for a field that you never you never knew you had.
November 6, 2022
Our online MPH faculty are working toward a more equitable world. Understand the root causes of racial health disparities in the “Structural Racism: Causes of Health Inequities in the United States” online course taught by some of the key faculty programs. Hear more from them in their Emmy-nominated course preview and enroll in the course.
In this session, offered exclusively to Coursera learners, Michigan Public Health's online degrees team will offer an overview of the online Master of Public Health degree in Population and Health Sciences. Learn about the degree curriculum, important deadlines, and how your experience as a Coursera learner has already primed you for success in this fully online degree program.
Explore the online master’s degree programs in Population and Health Sciences offered by the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Program Manager Lisa Garber provides an overview of the Population and Health Science program.
These courses may provide you with a preview of the topics, materials and instructors in a related degree program which can help you decide if the topic or university is right for you.
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Beginner · Specialization
Yes. Students earn a Master of Public Health.
The MPH program follow a trimester academic calendar with Fall term being September to December, Winter being January to April, and a combined Spring/Summer term from May to August. Required core courses are generally taken in sequence with your in-coming class cohort members. Elective classes are generally offered in specific semesters and students may choose which classes to take and when best fits their schedule. All courses are 8 weeks, with the exception of capstone courses which run over the full fall or winter term.
Most students will complete the program in two years but may not exceed five years to complete their degree program per the University of Michigan Regents requirements.
Students will get frequent access to faculty through live office hours and email.
No. 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.
Yes, it is a base fee of $145 to submit an application via the online centralized application service SOPHAS (Schools of Public Health Application Services) . Fee waivers from SOPHAS 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.
No, students cannot switch from an online to a residential program.
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.
No.
Please contact sph-inquiries@umich.edu with any questions.