Welcome to Public Health!
Welcome to the School of Interdisciplinary Health's Public Health program at Grand Valley State University. Public Health professionals promote good health and prevent disease within communities. Grand Valley prepares students through our new and emerging programs, and uses collaborative partnerships to meet diverse community health needs through educating future leaders, and promoting social justice and excellence in practice.
Undergraduate students interested in learning more about Public Health, or intending to pursue a graduate Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree, are encouraged to enroll in our introductory course: PH 222 - Public Health Concepts (3 credits). This course is offered in the Fall, Winter, and Spring semesters and can be taken in either an in-person or online format.
Public Health at GVSU
GVSU undergraduate students who want to learn more about public health can take PH 222 - Public Health Concepts (3 credits). PH 222 is offered every semester and taught by our MPH Faculty.
Undergraduates interested in earning their Master of Public Health degree, can begin taking graduate courses at the start of their senior year, as a Combined Degree Student. Students with an Allied Health Sciences major, Exercise Science major, or students in another major pursuing a Student-Initiated Combined Degree are eligible.
Graduating seniors and graduates of any major are invited to apply to the Master of Public Health graduate degree program.
NEW!
Beginning Fall 2026, the MPH program launches a new format and a new cohort in Traverse City.
The uniquely designed format features fully-online (asynchronous) courses. In addition, students in the Grand Rapids and the Traverse City cohorts will meet (in-person) on their respective campus for a two-day Public Health Intensive, in the third (Summer) semester.
Learn more about the MPH Program.
Qualified undergraduates may be admitted and obtain both the B.S. in allied health sciences (AHS) and MPH within an accelerated time frame. Learn more about the Combined AHS/MPH degree. A combined degree option is also available for students interested in a Combined Exercise Science/MPH degree.
What is Public Health?
Learn the basics of public health and why it's important in the first episode of the "That's Public Health" web series from APHA and Complexly.
Visit the American Public Health Association's YouTube channel for more videos from the series, and more.
For more information, visit www.APHA.org.
Learn More
Learn more about the graduate admission requirements and the application process for Public Health, M.P.H.
NMU & LSSU students now have an opportunity for direct admittance into the GVSU MPH program. Contact us to learn more!
We strongly encourage prospective students attend an MPH Information Event. Those who attend a virtual information session also receive a code to waive the GVSU application fee!
MPH Information Events
Learn how & why you should earn your MPH at GVSU!
We invite you to attend one of our many information events - choose the format and date which works best for you! We offer several different types of engagement - both on campus and off campus, in-person and remotely.
Did you know?
GVSU does not charge out-of-state tuition for Graduate students!
Important Dates
Applications are open for Fall 2027
- Priority Admission application deadline: November 1
- Priority Admission decisions are announced by early December
- Regular Application deadline: March 1
- After March 1: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, while seats still remain
Upcoming Events
Please visit our Public Health Calendar for the most up-to-date list of upcoming events and deadlines.
“I chose to go into the field of public health because I believe everyone should have equal opportunities regarding their health and safety. I want communities to feel comfortable knowing that someone is fighting to give them the best options for their health.”
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Jozlyn Evans