Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with sufficient preparation in algebra to succeed in Biostatistics
• Minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Completion of both prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in graduate courses. They may be taken at any accredited university.
  • BIO 104 or an equivalent course in anatomy and physiology
  • COM/THE 210 Introduction to Public Speaking, an equivalent course, or relevant experience

Note:  Applicants who have been admitted to UM-Ann Arbor’s Certificate in the Foundations of Public Health (CFPH) program qualify for automatic admission to the UM-Flint MPH program upon application and will have prerequisite course requirements waived.  Please note that the CFPH program requires:

• Bachelor’s degree with sufficient preparation in algebra to succeed in the introductory Biostatistics course
• Overall GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate study
• Proficiency in basic computer skills

To be considered for admission, submit the following to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library:

• Application for Graduate Admission
• $55 application fee (non-refundable)
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• Three letters of recommendation* from individuals that can speak to your past academic performance and/or your potential for successfully completing the MPH program
• Statement of Purpose* that addresses your understanding of and interest in public health and how you anticipate a Master of Public Health degree will help you in future professional settings
• International students must submit additional documentation.  Visit the International Students page for details.

Note to CFPH applicants/students/graduates:  If you are applying to the CFPH program or have already started or completed the CFPH program through the Ann Arbor campus, consult this list of Frequently Asked Questions with answers to common questions about applying to the UM-Flint MPH program. 

*Letters of recommendation and a Statement of Purpose are not required for students admitted to or graduated from the Ann Arbor CFPH program.  If you have already completed CFPH coursework, your U-M transcript is sufficient to exempt you from these documents. If you have not completed coursework, a copy of your admission email from the School of Public Health is appropriate to exempt you from these requirements.

Application Deadlines

The program has rolling admissions and reviews completed applications each month.

Application deadlines are as follows:    

• Fall (early deadline*) – May 1
• Fall (final deadline) – August 1
• Winter – November 15
• Spring – March 15

*You must apply by the early deadline to be eligible for scholarships, grants, and research assistantships.

International students are required to apply earlier than the deadlines posted here. The final deadlines for international students are May 1 for the fall semester, September 1 for the winter semester, and January 1 for the spring term.

Please note that U-M Ann Arbor’s CFPH program has separate deadlines from those listed here. Students applying applying to U-M Ann Arbor’s CFPH program must adhere to the CFPH deadlines.  Additional information is available http://www.sph.umich.edu/distance.