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The Master of Public Health in Public Health degree engages students in course work and practical training to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform as a public health professional. Public health is a discipline that is distinct from clinical medicine. Public health focuses on the health status of communities and populations and emphasizes disease prevention and health promotion over treatment. Three major functions of public health include assessment, policy development and assurance. Core disciplines contributing to public health include biostatistics, epidemiology, health policy and management, social and behavioral sciences, and environmental health sciences. The degree requires completion of 42 credits of public health course work.

For the official program description, visit the College of Human Medicine section of Academic Programs.

It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of and understand university regulations as published. To review the complete approved description of this program as well as academic policies and student rights and responsibilities, visit the Michigan State University Academic Programs site.

To learn more about this program, visit the Public Health program site.

Fall semester

The program is especially interested in attracting individuals who are interested in pursuing formal training in the key fields of public health for personal or professional development.

For information on Graduate Education at MSU, visit the Graduate Education section of Academic Programs. For specific program requirements, visit the College of Human Medicine section.

For an online Graduate Application, visit the Graduate School site.

For current tuition, fees, and payment information, visit the Controller's Student Accounts page.

For the University's tuition refund policy, visit the Controller's Operational Policies page.

For information about financial aid, including loans, available for students at Michigan State University, visit the Office of Financial Aid site.

For additional information about graduate study at Michigan State University, visit the Graduate School site.

Michigan State University serves the distance and continuing education needs of organizations by offering program customization, group sales, and consulting services through MSU Global Online Connection. To learn more, visit the MSU Global site.

Courses in this program are taught via the Internet. In order to participate in this program, students must be comfortable with, and have access to, a computer with an Internet connection. For assistance, visit the Student Computer Requirement and Considerations for Computer Use page.

For information about equipment needed to participate in this program, visit the Virtual University's Basic Equipment page.

Program in Public Health
519 West Fee Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824
Email: pphinfo@hc.msu.edu

To contact an MSU representative in your local Michigan region, visit one of the MSU Regional Offices.