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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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In The News

Michigan Public Health ranks #2 among best schools of public health in the nation

The University of Michigan School of Public Health has been ranked #2 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Health Schools. The School of Public Health also ranks among the top schools in specialty rankings issued by U.S. News.

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Population Healthy Podcast Live! Commemorating the 70 anniversary of the polio vaccine announcement

Please join us for a live taping of the Population Healthy podcast, produced by the University of Michigan School of Public Health. This live event commemorates the 70th anniversary of the announcement of the polio vaccine, a momentous event in world history.

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On The Pursuit

Finding your path: Expert reflections on the public health career landscape

In a time of significant changes to the federal public health infrastructure and funding of public health research and programs, many students and professionals are concerned about how this evolving landscape will impact their career prospects. While these changes present new challenges for the field of public health, there remain many opportunities to leverage public health training to find rewarding careers across various sectors and fields.

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Housing, health, and hope: A conversation on impactful collaboration

Experts in public health and urban planning explore factors driving housing inequity, the nationwide housing crisis, and innovative solutions for housing access. Discover how they combine their expertise to address housing issues that affect health.

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96%
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alumni worldwide

Events

April 10: MPH and MHSA Virtual Information Session

Join our Recruitment and Admissions staff to learn more about our MPH and MHSA programs and the admissions process.

April 11: Prospective MPH/MHSA Student Office Hours

Drop in for Prospective MPH/MHSA Student Office Hours to connect with our Recruitment and Admissions team!

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.

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