Admissions Information

The Department of Epidemiology offers two different degrees: a Master's of Public Health (M.P.H.) and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). The MPH degree is administered through the School Of Public Health while the Ph.D. is administered through the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies. For detailed descriptions of the different degrees, please refer to our Department's Programs and Degrees webpage. To apply for the MPH degree, please fill out a School of Public Health application. To apply for the Ph.D. please fill out the Rackham School application .

Deadlines for Applying:

We are no longer accepting applications for Fall 2008

Note for International Applicants: It is recommended that international applicants to the MPH program submit their completed applications by January 1, so that visa applications for admitted international students may be processed in time for Fall entry into the program.

Note for all applicants: The Department works on a rolling admissions process, starting the review process a month prior to the deadlines. Therefore it is recommended that you try to submit a complete application well in advance of the deadline. For M.P.H. applicants wishing to be considered for funding, applications must be received no later than the March 1 (please see below for details on scholarships in the department).

Required Credentials

• Statement of Purpose - a concise, well-written essay about your career goals and how the graduate program will help you meet your career and education objectives.
• Personal Statement - a brief description about your background
  
• Official transcripts documenting all undergraduate and graduate work
  
• Three letters of recommendation (academic and professional recommendations are desired, personal recommendations are not accepted)
  
• GRE and/or MCATscores taken within the last five (5) years

For Rackham Graduate School Degree (Ph.D.)

All Rackham applications and supplemental materials should be submitted in accordance with the directions on the Rackham application. The cover sheet, application fee, and certification of funding (for non-U.S. applicants) should be submitted directly to the Rackham Graduate School.

All letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and any additional materials should also be sent directly to the Department of Epidemiology:

Ph.D.

Epidemiology Admissions
University of Michigan
4648 SPH I Tower
109 South Observatory
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029

For School of Public Health Graduate Degree (M.P.H.)

All letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and any additional materials should be sent directly to the Office of Academic Affairs:

M.P.H.

SPH Admissions
3645 SPH Tower
109 South Observatory
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029

Minimum Requirements for Applying:

• Applicants for the Doctoral Program (Ph.D.) must have a relevant Master's Degree (i.e. Master's of Public Health, or M.S. in Biostatistics or other Public Health field) prior to being considered for admission.
• All applicants for any of the programs are required to submit GRE or MCAT scores. The score must be from within the last 5 years. Applicants with special circumstances may request a waiver of the GRE/MCAT or time limit requirement by appealing to the Admission Committee in memo form. The waiver request may be submitted with the application, but please keep in mind that if the waiver is not granted the application will not be reviewed until a GRE or MCAT score is submitted.
• Applicants whose native language is not English will need to present evidence of competency in English (TOEFL or MELAB scores) with their application as well. However, if a non-native English speaker has been granted a degree in an English speaking institution, the TOEFL or MELAB test is not required. Please refer to the Admissions page for international applicants for details on English proficiency requirements as well as other requirements specific to international students.

A Letter to Prospective Applicants

Information about Financial Aid

Departmental Scholarship Funding

The Department has limited scholarship funds for incoming domestic M.P.H. students. All applicants that are US citizens or Permanent Residents are automatically considered for scholarship monies. International students are not eligible for scholarship funding. There are several full tuition, half tuition and partial tuition slots available. The decisions for scholarships are strictly merit based. It is recommended that you get your application to the Department early in the admissions season for consideration for funding. (We are on a rolling admissions basis, with application reviews and scholarship consideration starting in December).

To request an applications brochure:

By Mail:
School of Public Health
University of Michigan
109 Observatory St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029

By Telephone:
(734) 764-5425

By E-mail: sph.epid.inquiries@umich.edu

Online: Fill out our online information request form.