MS Health Behavior and Health Equity at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Programme overview

The MS in Health Behavior & Health Equity Research prepares students for health equity-focused careers in program evaluation, implementation science, research analysis and research coordination, and for doctoral study. Students complete at least 6 credit hours of supervised research and write a publishable-quality manuscript.

Faculty: School of Public Health | Department: Health Behavior and Health Equity | Duration: 20 months (45.5 credit hours) | Intake: Fall (2027-2029 cohort sample schedule) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

45.5 credit hours over 20 months, including summer research. Sample courses: BIOSTAT 521 Applied Biostatistics, EPID 600 Introduction to Epidemiology, HBHEQ 600 Psychosocial Factors, HBHEQ 620 Behavioral Research Methods, HBHEQ 651 Program Planning, HBHEQ 622 Program Evaluation, plus supervised research and a research capstone.

Career pathways

Program evaluation, implementation science, research analysis and research coordination roles; doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme: a completed undergraduate degree, strong interest in health and health equity, and at least one semester of college-level statistics or calculus (more quantitative training preferred; AP accepted by exam score). Apply through the Rackham Graduate School.

Intake: Fall (2027-2029 cohort sample schedule)

Duration: 20 months (45.5 credit hours)

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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