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Course Details

The “Master of Science in Population and Health Sciences” training is an online course prepared by The School of Public Health, Michigan University, and is partnered by Coursera. This course is designed for students who want to become leaders in public health and data analytics.

The “Master of Science in Population and Health Sciences” syllabus is multi-faceted, and cutting-edge which will make the base of public health stronger and will provide expert skills in research, and data analysis. This course also encourages inquiry into a real-world population health crisis by creating responses to issues in population health. Studying public health is really a challenge these days, and this online course helps candidates to pass through this challenge swiftly.

Learners can pursue a career in academia, continue on to prepare for their PhD, or work at research labs after adding this “Master of Science in Population and Health Sciences” degree to their professional portfolio. The best part about this degree course is that students do not have to leave their employment for pursuing this, as this is an online course.

Programme Offerings

Online Course
20 Months course
42 credits course
Master’s Degree
Degree by University of Michigan
1:1 Appointments
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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

A learner must have a 4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited regional U.S. institution or any other equivalent institution.
Official transcripts from institutions providing a bachelor’s degree.
Candidates’ native language must preferably be English

Other Criteria

A statement of purpose in around 1500 words.
A reflective essay in about 500 words.
A properly curated Resume or CV.
3 letters of recommendation from any professional or academic people.
For candidates whose native language is not English, must have a valid TOEFL score to apply.

Degree Qualifying Details

After candidates attend all the lectures and complete a year-long in-depth research proposal they will be able to get the degree of completion from the University of Michigan.

Admission Details

All candidates can follow the steps suggested below for admission to the “Master of Science in Population and Health Sciences” course:

Step 1: Open the course website: https://www.coursera.org/degrees/master-of-population-science-umich

Step 2: Next, candidates can click on the “Admissions” Tab.

Step 3: Further they must scroll down, and click “ Rackham’s online application system” under Admissions Requirements.

Step 4: Then follow the steps, 1st includes Creating an ApplyWeb Account to Start the Application.

Step 5: Next candidates will be given a University of Michigan ID (U-M ID) Number, to track application status.

Step 6: Uploading transcripts, CV or resume, academic statement of purpose, personal statement to proceed further.

Step 7: Next, complete additional steps like payment of application fee.

Step 8: Finally, the graduate program and Rackham will notify about the admissions via email to selected candidates.

Application Details

The Master of Science in Population and Health Sciences degree by Michigan University will require the candidates to apply through the application review system of Rackham’s online application. The candidates must create an ApplyWeb account, and have a U-M Friend Account Number to get started. They must also possess documents like transcripts, statements, and details like personal information, to get started.

The Syllabus

The course for “Master of Science in Population and Health Sciences” is divided into 4 semesters like Fall, Winter, Spring, and again Fall. Here topics like Public Health, it’s the environment, and research projects are included.

Principles of Epidemiology for Public Health
Nutrition and Public Health
Introduction to Biostatistics

Introduction to R
Public Health Sciences and the Environment
Population Health

Course A
Course B

Master’s Thesis Research Project
Course C
Course D
Course A

Master’s Thesis Research Project II
Course B
Course C
Course D

Epidemiological Methods
Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
Spatial Epidemiology and Modeling
Analyzing Health Data
Environmental Health and Sustainability
Precision Health
Precision Nutrition
Maternal and Child Nutrition

School of Public Health, Ann Arbor Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Can candidates access the study materials on their mobile?

All Students can access their complete course materials wherever they are since Coursera has the facility of a mobile application that is available both on Android, and iOS.

2: Are internships available for the “Master of Science in Population and Health Sciences” online course?

No internships are not a part of this course on Population, and Health Sciences.

3: Is there any application fee applicable for this program?

Yes, the application fee is applicable. For United States citizens with permanent resident visa status, $75, for Non-U.S. citizens, $90, and for current Rackham students it is $10.

4: Is work experience mandatory for this course?

No, work experience of any kind is not required for the “Master of Science in Population and Health Sciences”.

5: Who exactly can pursue this course?

Applicants can be from varied backgrounds, and there is no prerequisite for this course, but usually learners who have professional experience in a health- industry are preferred for application.

6: Whom to contact in case of additional queries?

Candidates can contact sph-inquiries@umich.edu mentioning the program - Michigan's MPH or MS for any additional queries.