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Study Epidemiology at the University of Michigan

Launch your career in Epidemiology with a graduate degree from one of the country’s top-ranked schools of public health.

Why choose Michigan Public Health for Epidemiology?

The University of Michigan School of Public Health's Department of Epidemiology empowers the next generation of epidemiologists to tackle today's most pressing health challenges through disease prevention and population health research. Our graduates develop expertise across laboratory, community, and clinical settings, preparing them to become leaders who improve public health worldwide.

Degree programs designed to prepare you for what’s next

Choose the path that aligns with your career goals:

  • Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology, with the option of four concentration areas:
    • General Epidemiology
    • Global Health Epidemiology
    • Occupational & Environmental Epidemiology
    • Hospital & Molecular Epidemiology
  • Master of Science (MS) in Computational Epidemiology and Systems Modeling
  • Doctorate (PhD) in Epidemiological Science

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Kaitlin Schwarz, MPH '23

There is an overarching culture of support at this school. The faculty really care about developing every student both personally and professionally.

Kaitlin Schwarz
Sidonie Kilpatrick

Sidonie Kilpatrick, MPH '20

I was drawn to Michigan Public Health because of the interdisciplinary education available there. I also liked the fact that a lot of the faculty have a big impact in the healthcare field with the research they are doing.

Kalee Rumfelt, MPH '20, PhD '25

The research relationships I formed during those [my MPH program] convinced me that pursuing a PhD at Michigan was my best option.

Kate Liang

Join a powerful alumni network

With a degree from Michigan Public Health, you’ll join our 19,000+ alumni driving positive change at nonprofit organizations, hospitals, insurance companies, universities, research firms, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and local and national government agencies.

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