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.