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University of Michigan

Master of Science in Population and Health Sciences

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Overview

Research today’s toughest public health challenges while mastering data analysis at the United States' #1 public research university. International and domestic applicants welcome.

The online Master of Science (MS) in Population and Health Sciences from the University of Michigan School of Public Health provides students with a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary education that will prepare them to be leaders in the field of public health. The curriculum focuses on the foundations of public health and provides students with expertise in research and data analysis. Graduates with an MS in Population and Health Sciences may go on to careers in academia, at research labs, or continue on to pursue their PhD.

What makes this degree unique?

TOP-QUALITY LEARNING

Learn from the #1 public research university in the U.S. Alumni from this top-5 School of Public Health go on to drive positive change at academic institutions, research firms, and hospitals. Earn a sought-after degree from the University of Michigan at your pace, without having to leave your job or relocate.

INTERACTIVE AND ENGAGING

Prepare to lead rigorous research. Learn skills from public health experts like how to conduct literature reviews, understand research methodologies, analyze and interpret data, compare findings, and prepare scientific writing for publication.

Conduct in-depth inquiries to real-world population health crises. Simulate responses to real historical and contemporary issues in population health.

BREAKTHROUGH PRICING

Earn a top degree at an accessible price: At $960/credit hour for Michigan residents and $1060/credit hour for non-Michigan residents, the the MS in Population and Health Sciences is substantially less than most top online Public Health degrees.

Transform your career with help from extensive career support resources. Access career services through the School of Public Health and the University of Michigan, including one-on-one support to guide you through career selection, employer identification, resume review, practice interviews, and more.

MODULAR AND STACKABLE

Build your own path. Customize your experience based on your career goals with any of our eight elective series, including Analyzing Health Data, Epidemiological Methods, Precision Nutrition, Environmental Health and Sustainability, and more.

 

Syllabus

Students in the online Master of Science (MS) in Population and Health Sciences program begin with a set of core courses developed around evidence-based approaches to public health, health care systems, health policy, leadership, communication, and systems thinking. The MS program emphasizes research and data analysis concepts, and students in this program will complete advanced courses in biostatistics and R. Students will build upon the core curriculum by participating in elective series focusing on a range of topics, including epidemiology, environmental health sciences, nutritional sciences, and precision health.

The MS program also includes a year-long research project designed to help students learn about the research process and develop expertise in communicating results in written and oral formats. Faculty will guide and mentor students throughout the different stages of the project:

  • Literature review
  • Creation of a research analysis plan
  • Description of research methodologies employed
  • Analysis, presentation and interpretation of data
  • Comparison of findings to existing literature
  • Discussion of the implications of the research findings

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