Two degrees, the Master of Public Health (MPH) and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), are offered by the School of Public Health. The Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees are offered through the Graduate College. Application and degree requirements differ among the degree programs.

Whatever degree is pursued, the applicant must select one of the four SPH academic divisions (Community Health Sciences, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Policy and Administration) outlined earlier. Specific admission requirements for these divisions may exist and may exceed general SPH requirements.