As a public health major at the University of Michigan, you’ll become part of the university’s School of Public Health community, which includes more than 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in student organizations and activities, study abroad, pursue internships, engage in research and more.
Students are at the center of everything we do. At the University of Michigan School of Public Health, our goal is to prepare our students to become not just public health professionals, but leaders in their fields. We do that by enriching your experiences beyond the classroom and lab, and by supporting students in all aspects of your educational journey. Learn more about school-wide student support and resources.
At Michigan Public Health, your experience extends far beyond the classroom. Undergraduate
students have the opportunity to get involved in more than 40 School of Public Health
student organizations and hundreds of University of Michigan organizations, as well
as participate in school-sponsored public health practice and service activities.
For many students, studying abroad is a formative experience central to their education. Michigan Public Health students have the opportunity to study abroad in spring or summer terms and gain a broader understanding of public health on a global scale.
While Michigan Public Health undergraduate students are not required to complete an internship, many choose to supplement their education with a hands-on internship or research experience. Our careers team can help you find a professional development experience that meets your professional goals.
Independent study courses provide the opportunity for students to pursue public health topics of interest in depth by designing an individualized academic experience in collaboration with a faculty member.
University of Michigan School of Public Health senior Siena Ellis, BS ’26, is turning her Public Health Sciences degree into a career in construction safety. After graduation, she will join Clark Construction Group as a safety coordinator in Washington, DC, applying occupational health training to protect workers.
Yacine Lo, a junior from Kalamazoo, Michigan, studying Public Health Sciences, introduced keynote speakers at the 40th MLK Symposium. The first-generation student leads the Black Student Union as speaker and combines healthcare passion with advocacy, aspiring to improve global health equity.
University of Michigan School of Public Health senior Sydney McKinnon’s journey from dental assistant in high school to public health advocate led her to a full-time job at Eli Lilly before graduation. Discover how curiosity, networking and a holistic college experience helped McKinnon succeed and inspire others through public health and pharmaceutical sales.
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