Applications for Michigan’s MPH are now open!
Accredited diploma
Offered by University of Michigan
Taught in English
Engage in group discussions with professors and peers
24 months
42 credit hours
100% online
The MPH degree offers true flexibility
$50,000 - 55,000 USD*
*A student's tuition rate is determined by residency.
Who is this degree for?
This degree is designed to train the public health leaders of the future. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, but many have professional experience in a health-related field or industry and strong verbal and analytical skills.
Intakes and deadlines:
Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort will open in early September.
Here’s the prior knowledge you need to succeed
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.
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)
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
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
Fall 2025 Priority deadline
Submit your application by February 15, 2025
Fall 2025 Deadline
Submit your application by May 15, 2025
Admissions Information
Upcoming Dates for Fall 2025
- Application starts: 9/1/24
- Priority deadline: 2/15/25
- Standard deadline: 5/15/25
Admissions Information
Upcoming Dates for Fall 2025
- Application starts: 9/1/24
- Priority deadline: 2/15/25
- Standard deadline: 5/15/25
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Required Application Materials:
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
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
Recommended Application Materials:
(Recommended)
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.