At Michigan State University we offer an online, generalist master’s degree that can be customized to your public health interests.
Here’s how we do it:
- 100% online curriculum; work while pursuing your degree
- Competitive tuition; in-state tuition for all students
- Personalized mentoring from application through graduation
- Complimentary student membership to the American Public Health Association
- No GRE or any other graduate or professional school test scores for admission
Pursue your passion and become a part of public health in action.
What you Need to Apply:
- Application through the Schools of Public Health Application System (SOPHAS)
- If you are interested in multiple concentrations, only select one; you can change and finalize your concentration after admission.
- Bachelor's degree (Bachelor of Applied Science is not accepted)
- Official transcripts
- 3 Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Resume/CV
- Academic statement (optional)
- GRE Scores (optional)
- International applicants only: English language proficiency test scores
- Supplemental Application to Graduate Study at MSU (in addition to the application in SOPHAS)
- Do not start your MSU supplemental application until your application in SOPHAS is verified
- Application fee waivers are available to all applicants who complete a fee waiver request
Holistic Review of Applications
Applications are reviewed holistically by the admissions committee and include considerations of all components of required materials.
State Authorization: Distance Education Restrictions Based on Permanent Residence
Michigan State University is obligated to comply with existing state laws regarding distance education (programs/departments offering courses delivered exclusively online). State laws regarding distance education vary state-by-state, and even program-by-program within a state. The MSU's Master of Public Health requires a practicum experience that constitutes a physical presence in some states, therefore restricting enrollment in our program to residents of those states.
Prior to applying, access the State-by-State Summary, for the most up-to-date approved and restricted states.
For more information, visit MSU's State Authorization website.