Prospective Graduate Student Discovery Series
The world needs public health more than ever. And public health needs you.
If you are interested in furthering your education with a graduate degree in public health, and finding a fulfilling career that will truly make a difference in the world, then you should participate in the University of Michigan School of Public Health Prospective Graduate Student Discovery Series.
What will you get by attending a Discovery Series webinar?
- Meet and interact with personnel from one of our seven admitting master's degree departments/programs (see the full schedule below)
- In-depth information on programs and admissions processes from one of our internationally respected academic departments
- Inspiration from our robust opportunities to enrich your education
- An introduction to our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff
Through live interactive webinars, you can join from anywhere (the sessions will be recorded if you are unable to attend live). Each webinar in the series will be hosted by one of our admitting degree departments and programs. You are encouraged to attend several sessions to find the right discipline within Michigan Public Health for you. Arrive curious, and leave inspired!
| Featured Department | Featured Degree Programs | Date and Time (sessions will last between 60-90 minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Health Sciences | MPH, MS, AMD | Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 6:00 p.m. ET |
| Health Behavior and Health Education | MPH | Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 7:00 p.m. ET |
| Epidemiology | MPH | Monday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. ET |
| Health Management and Policy | MPH, MHSA | Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 6:00 p.m. ET |
| Nutritional Sciences | MS, MPH, PhD | Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 7:00 p.m. ET |
| Biostatistics | MS, MPH, PhD | Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7:00 p.m. ET |
| Population and Health Sciences (fully online) | MS, MPH | Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7:00 p.m. ET |
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Questions? Contact our Office for Student Engagement and Practice at sph-inquiries@umich.edu.
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