Should I get a Master in Business Administrations or Master in Public Health?
Both of these fields I am very interested in. I want to work in Marketing and I also have a very entrepreneurial spirit. I like the health field as well but can't seem to make up my mind.
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How challenging would a Master of Public Health program be for a Biology major / Chemistry minor
How challenging would a Master of Public Health program be for a Biology major / Chemistry minor?
I just started my Masters program in Biomedical Engineering and it's way over my head, mainly due to the very advanced molecular biochemistry and engineering courses (I've never had any engineering classes before - just basic physics). My other choice was MPH, and I've already been accepted to such a program, but chose the BME one instead. I am now strongly considering switching into the MPH program. However, I don't want to get myself into the same situation. I graduated with a Bio major and Chem minor. I've had introductory statistics as part of that coursework, and have taken a few random public health electives. Does anyone know if I would be getting into something I'm not prepared for again, or would this be something I am more prepared for?
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That depends, sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't, I went on a job interview once and I was way over my head, I spit out an "INSANE" salary request to get out of the interview, and the guy interviewing me went "O.K we can match or beat that", I had to call later, refuse and thank him. I was a wizz in "BIO", a counsler suggested a course heavy in "BIO", and I was lost (DNA, and Viral studies), had to drop it, keep huntin kid, you'll find your "Nitch", Good luck, study hard.
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Public Health deals more with people, community and diseases. It prepares you to work for government organizations, non-profit organizations, hospitals, clinics, etc. I don't believe this may be as challenging as your Biomedical Engineering program, but you will have to work with people (not molecules) and this definitely could be challenging. Do you have a strong interest in this field? Do you want to make a change in your community? Do you like to work with people? If the answer is yes, then go for it.
I just started my Masters program in Biomedical Engineering and it's way over my head, mainly due to the very advanced molecular biochemistry and engineering courses (I've never had any engineering classes before - just basic physics). My other choice was MPH, and I've already been accepted to such a program, but chose the BME one instead. I am now strongly considering switching into the MPH program. However, I don't want to get myself into the same situation. I graduated with a Bio major and Chem minor. I've had introductory statistics as part of that coursework, and have taken a few random public health electives. Does anyone know if I would be getting into something I'm not prepared for again, or would this be something I am more prepared for?
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That depends, sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't, I went on a job interview once and I was way over my head, I spit out an "INSANE" salary request to get out of the interview, and the guy interviewing me went "O.K we can match or beat that", I had to call later, refuse and thank him. I was a wizz in "BIO", a counsler suggested a course heavy in "BIO", and I was lost (DNA, and Viral studies), had to drop it, keep huntin kid, you'll find your "Nitch", Good luck, study hard.
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Public Health deals more with people, community and diseases. It prepares you to work for government organizations, non-profit organizations, hospitals, clinics, etc. I don't believe this may be as challenging as your Biomedical Engineering program, but you will have to work with people (not molecules) and this definitely could be challenging. Do you have a strong interest in this field? Do you want to make a change in your community? Do you like to work with people? If the answer is yes, then go for it.
What can one do with a Master of Public Health degree
What can one do with a Master of Public Health degree?
I already have a Master of Science in Health Care Administration and I currently work for the state health department in administration. I hope to work for the CDC one day. Does it make sense to obtain a MPH degree in order to make myself more marketable to the CDC?
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I have a MPH; I am an epidemiologist for a major metropolitan health department. The MPH is a very versatile degree, but it really depends on what you want to do. Anyone can work for the CDC -- they need epis as much as they need janitors. And they need health admin folks like you to help them with policy development aspects of public health. I think a MPH would come in handy for you if you want to be able to do research and evaluation. If you study epi in a MPH program, then you can take health data, analyze it and process it into reports to support. Then the reports can be used to guide health care policies in the future. As for marketability, I think an epidemiology background is most marketable to the CDC, but does that necessitate another degree? not really. I know Epidemiology Intelligence Surveillance (EIS) Officers who don't have MPH or public health-specific degrees (nurses, nutritionists, etc). It's a personal bias, but I think having a MPH is a good thing; so if you want it, go for it. Will it make you more marketable? Not necessarily. But it will make you eligible for more positions at the CDC. It will also diversify your skills. And agian, it's my bias, but I think epidemiology is WAAAAAY more interesting than health admin.
I already have a Master of Science in Health Care Administration and I currently work for the state health department in administration. I hope to work for the CDC one day. Does it make sense to obtain a MPH degree in order to make myself more marketable to the CDC?
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I have a MPH; I am an epidemiologist for a major metropolitan health department. The MPH is a very versatile degree, but it really depends on what you want to do. Anyone can work for the CDC -- they need epis as much as they need janitors. And they need health admin folks like you to help them with policy development aspects of public health. I think a MPH would come in handy for you if you want to be able to do research and evaluation. If you study epi in a MPH program, then you can take health data, analyze it and process it into reports to support. Then the reports can be used to guide health care policies in the future. As for marketability, I think an epidemiology background is most marketable to the CDC, but does that necessitate another degree? not really. I know Epidemiology Intelligence Surveillance (EIS) Officers who don't have MPH or public health-specific degrees (nurses, nutritionists, etc). It's a personal bias, but I think having a MPH is a good thing; so if you want it, go for it. Will it make you more marketable? Not necessarily. But it will make you eligible for more positions at the CDC. It will also diversify your skills. And agian, it's my bias, but I think epidemiology is WAAAAAY more interesting than health admin.
I have applied for federal jobs in Atlanta and haven't gotten hired- public health masters-any ideas
I have applied for federal jobs in Atlanta and haven't gotten hired- public health masters-any ideas?
I have applied for federal jobs through USA jobs and written the required essays ( called "KSAO's" )and had only 2 interviews. This is out of 20 applications- I work for the government now and have a masters degree and program mngt experience- what can I do differently to get a job offer?
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Please Wait for the result. You possess both the required educational qualification and desired experience. You are sure to be selected . Best of Luck !!
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I work for the government also and have had two interviews but no job offers for other positions that I want. All I can say is keep applying. Make sure your resume has the same skills in it as the job posting has, only if you have that skill or experience.
I have applied for federal jobs through USA jobs and written the required essays ( called "KSAO's" )and had only 2 interviews. This is out of 20 applications- I work for the government now and have a masters degree and program mngt experience- what can I do differently to get a job offer?
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Please Wait for the result. You possess both the required educational qualification and desired experience. You are sure to be selected . Best of Luck !!
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I work for the government also and have had two interviews but no job offers for other positions that I want. All I can say is keep applying. Make sure your resume has the same skills in it as the job posting has, only if you have that skill or experience.
What is the difference between a Masters of Science (MSc) and a Master of Public Health
What is the difference between a Masters of Science (MSc) and a Master of Public Health?
I have the option of doing a Master of Science in Population Health or a Master in Public Health. I'm not quite sure what the difference is. Which one would offer the most job prospects? What types of jobs can I have from each?
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They are functionally the same and will get you equal jobs - depends which school is better
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Both appear to me to be very similar if not identical./
I have the option of doing a Master of Science in Population Health or a Master in Public Health. I'm not quite sure what the difference is. Which one would offer the most job prospects? What types of jobs can I have from each?
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They are functionally the same and will get you equal jobs - depends which school is better
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Both appear to me to be very similar if not identical./
What are good online colleges for a public health master in nyc but not to expensive
What are good online colleges for a public health master in nyc but not to expensive?
I NEED SOME HELP?? I REALLY DON'T KNOW WAH COLLEGE/ UNIVERSITY SHOULD I GO??? I WAS THINKING ABOUT TOURO COLLEGE? ANY HELP?
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You can easily compare info about these schools in this site - schools.iblogger.org
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Walden University and Grantham University are among the best online colleges providing Masters in Public Health. Both the universities are regionally accredited. If you are looking for any other college make sure it is accredited. This page http://www.thedegreeexperts.com/sd-master-of-public-health-285.aspx will give you the complete list of accredited colleges offering Masters in Public Health.
I NEED SOME HELP?? I REALLY DON'T KNOW WAH COLLEGE/ UNIVERSITY SHOULD I GO??? I WAS THINKING ABOUT TOURO COLLEGE? ANY HELP?
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You can easily compare info about these schools in this site - schools.iblogger.org
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Walden University and Grantham University are among the best online colleges providing Masters in Public Health. Both the universities are regionally accredited. If you are looking for any other college make sure it is accredited. This page http://www.thedegreeexperts.com/sd-master-of-public-health-285.aspx will give you the complete list of accredited colleges offering Masters in Public Health.
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