Overview

The Master of Public Health is offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Michigan.

Research today’s toughest public health challenges while mastering data analysis at the United States' #1 public research university. International and domestic applicants welcome.

The online Master of Science (MS) in Population and Health Sciences from the University of Michigan School of Public Health provides students with a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary education that will prepare them to be leaders in the field of public health. The curriculum focuses on the foundations of public health and provides students with expertise in research and data analysis. 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.

Careers

Whether you are new to public health or already working in the health sector and working to advance your career – the MS degree delivers a high-quality education that will prepare students for a variety of careers in public health.

The MS curriculum will prepare students to continue on to doctoral study or advance in a career in public health research in academic settings, government, hospitals, or private industries.

Many of our students already hold positions within the academic and health fields and are able to implement their learning while continuing to work. In addition to offering you the opportunity to enhance your abilities and knowledge within your current career, students can gain in-demand skills like healthcare surveillance, research design and methodology, R programming language, and healthcare sustainability.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Epidemiology for Public Health

Nutrition and Public Health

Public Health Sciences and the Environment

Population Health

Epidemiological Methods

Spatial Epidemiology and Modeling

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

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

Statement of purpose/objectives (1,500 words)

Reflective essay (500 words)

Resume/CV

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 for the fall

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Tuition Fee

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International

25000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50000 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
National

25000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50000 USD for the full programme during 24 months.
In-State

23000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46000 USD for the full programme during 24 months.

Online MPH tuition is approximately $46,000 for Michigan residents, $50,000 for out-of-state students.

Funding

Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.

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Scholarships Information

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