Undergraduate Courses in Public Health

Courses available through the University of Michigan School of Public Health prepare public health Bachelor's students for impactful careers in the field, and allow all undergraduate students to integrate an understanding of key public health concepts into any field of study.

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Explore Courses for Undergraduates

The University of Michigan School of Public Health offers a wide range of courses for undergraduate students.

Several introductory public health courses are available to all University of Michigan undergraduate students, regardless of their program of study. These courses cover a range of topics including health and society in the United States, global public health, nutrition, environmental health, and health behavior.

Course details and prerequisites can be found on the individual course pages. 

*Note: Undergraduate students who plan to apply to the public health major should not enroll in the following courses before admission to the program: 

  • Core courses: PUBHLTH 381, 382, 383, 384
  • Major-specific required courses: PUBHLTH 360, 370
  • Culminating experience: PUBHLTH 380, 481

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