Master of Science in Public Health vs Master of Public Health (MPH)

Master of Science in Public Health vs Master of Public Health (MPH)
I am currently an undergrad, getting my degree in Public Health with a Health Promotion specialization. I have been looking at graduate schools and I cannot choose between a Master of Science in Public Health or the simple Master of Public Health (MPH) Some schools I have been looking at only allow MPH studies to be for doctors and health professionals, while others allow anyone to join their program...But what is the difference between the Masters of Science and the MPH? And what kind of jobs would you find yourself in after graduating? Thanks :) Don't know if anything additional may be useful - I am more interested in a professional career in public health than research/academia (though maybe someday I would like to do some research projects in my career)
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I am beginning a regular MPH degree at SJSU in California. Email me and we can talk further


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MSPH and MPH are nearly equivalent, but don't expect the MSPH program to include majors like community health, health education, health communication or health policy. A MSPH program will likely include various branches of epidemiology and biostatistics, and maybe environmental health. Since you said you want to actually *PRACTICE* public health, the MPH might be a better fit for you. It's broader and interdisciplinary. My MPH is in epidemiology/biostatistics. I am an infectious disease epidemiologist, and I do research at the local health department. I had to study health behavior, health policy and other non-science topics in public health in addition to all the epidemiology stuff I did. My friends who were in other public health majors are working in various fields such as health administration, consulting, health education, news writing, nutrition and fitness, and statistics.

What are the job prospects for a Master's in Public Health

What are the job prospects for a Master's in Public Health?
I have a BA in psychology, and chose not to continue into grad school for it. I'm more interested in getting a MPH with either a specialization in nutrition or environmental health. I'd like to know what the job prospects are for people with this degree, and how they like what they do. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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Earning an master's degree in Public Health is a great way to open new doors in the field of health care and health care administration. As the baby boomers generation ages and as the world faces new challenges from infectious diseases, you can be on the front line helping doctors, governments, non-profit organizations, and businesses to provide much-needed assistance, advice, and medical care.


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An MPH is the working degree in the field of public health, meaning most employers will not require a higher degree. Often MPH's, especially those with behavioral (nutrition) and/or environmental focus, work for the county or state Department of Health or a non-profit org. All MPH programs accredited by the ASPH (Associaiton for Schools of Public Health, there are about 40 accredited schools now) will require you to complete one or more internships, during which you will be able to get more of a feel for which subject area you like and the kind of job you want. You may become a program coordinator or a community educator or an evaluation specialist - sometimes you will be behind a desk, other times you will be delivering a nutrition program or collecting water samples. I have an MPH and found a grant writing position which I like very much.

Will you inform me the cheapest university in the USA with room and board granting the Master of Public Health

Will you inform me the cheapest university in the USA with room and board granting the Master of Public Health?

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Most master's programs don't provide room and board, so you would want to go to a rural (or smaller town), public university somewhere, where the housing tends to be much cheaper. I can find one at Eastern Kentucky University and at Kansas State University which might be relatively inexpensive, but there is no list by cost that I can provide. However, I have to caution you. Are you sure you want the cheapest program, or do you just want the cheapest of the good programs? Usually you get what you pay for, to some degree, and a little money wasted on a bad program is worse than a fair amount of money invested in an outstanding one.

why do people want a master in public health and how will it help their career

why do people want a master in public health and how will it help their career? Higher Education (University +) - 2 Answers Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions : 1 Great question. Unfortunately, there are many answers. If you have a bachelor's degree in health already, you can get to higher positions in your field. Why is that? Depending on the university program, you will take specialized courses in a particular field of choice (epidemiology, health administration, environmental health, health promotion) that will help you do your job better. With more knowledge comes more ability. If you aren't in the field, you can use the degree as a way into the field. The very highest levels of the profession require a PhD or a DPH (Doctorate in Public Health). Those jobs would be a head of a large public health department, or faculty in a university. An MPH is good enough to do a lot of jobs that wouldn't be open to you otherwise (staff epidemiologist, program manager with a non-profit, hospital administration, research analyst, consultant, and more) Your job options open up quite a bit with a masters degree as well. If you are considering a position in the field, I would consult the public health department at your closest university for more ideas. 2 It prepares you for advanced administrative roles..its definately good to have on your side.