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Help Create a Healthier,
More Equitable World

Advance your career with a degree from one of the top schools of public health in the country. With a rigorous Michigan Public Health education, you’ll prepare for a career of positive, transformative change. Learn from world-renowned faculty committed to mentoring the next generation of public health leaders, apply your knowledge through hands-on research and practice experiences, and leverage the vast resources of the University of Michigan by collaborating with students and faculty across disciplines. Upon graduation, you’ll join our vibrant community of more than 19,000 alumni ready to tackle the world’s biggest public health challenges.

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The Exchange

REGISTER NOW: Health and Gender Equity in the Modern Era

An exploration of the intersection of health, gender, and policy, focusing on the challenges and opportunities in achieving health equity within today's landscape. Featuring a keynote address from Admiral Rachel Levine and an expert panel.

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Our Year In Review

Look to Michigan Public Health: 2024 in Review

In 2024, the University of Michigan School of Public Health focused on maximizing human potential. Through impactful research and public engagement, interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships, and innovations in the classroom and beyond, we continued our pursuit of a healthier, more equitable world for all.

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New Season

Listen to the Population Healthy podcast

The Population Healthy podcast explores the public health issues that impact our daily lives. Experts discuss everything from microscopic to macroeconomic factors influencing population health.

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In The News

It Happened at Michigan — An historic public health degree

Paul B. Cornely, a three-time U-M alumnus (BS '98, MD '31, PhD '34) was a pioneer in the fight for equity and civil rights in public health. Throughout his career, he fought for the desegregation of hospitals and equal healthcare opportunities for all.

$33M

in scholarship and tuition assistance annually
96%
of Recent Graduates are Employed or Pursuing an Advanced Degree
19K
alumni worldwide

Events

February 12: Prospective Undergraduate Information Session

These 30-minute interactive presentations are followed by time for questions and discussion. Students currently enrolled at the University of Michigan (U-M), another college or university, or in high school are welcome to attend.

February 13: Online MPH Application Coaching

Personalized support for your online MPH application

Degrees Designed for Impact

At Michigan Public Health, we educate and train tomorrow’s public health leaders. Our students work at the forefront of the public health field as they study, grow, and serve communities local and global. Explore our degree offerings, careers in public health, and life in Ann Arbor, and learn more about our inclusive, passionate community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Engaged Learning

Chenxi Sun, MPH ’20, was among a group of students who completed a 40-hour HAZWOPER—Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response—training program at the Michigan State Police's Emergency Management and Homeland Security Training Center.

Student Snapshots

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