Anyone know much about the field of public health?
I'm an undergraduate psych major thinking about getting a masters in public health with a concentration in behavioral sciences but know absolutely no one who is working with such a degree. Can anyone enlighten me?? :)
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Public Health is a great field to get into today. Considering how globalized health care is becoming, its going to be really important in the future. I am graduating this may with a degree in Biology and plan to get a masters in Public Health before going to Medical School. I was looking into the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education in the School of Public Health at the University of North Carolina. People who graduate from this program go on to do all sorts of things. Below are links to websites for the schools of Public Health at UNC and East Carolina University. Both give an idea of what someone with this degree might do. People often pursue Nursing, Medicine, various PhD programs, Pharmacy, even Law and other non-health fields. You can really do a lot after getting a masters degree in Public Health. As far as employment is concerned, you can work with the state health department, take part in community health planning and disease investigation. You could persue some counseling. You can work with government organizations and NGOs abroad. Look at the second link, it has a list much larger than the few i've mentioned here. Think about it though, make sure this is something you want to do. You don't want to get into a degree program and realize you don't like it. Still, there are a number of things you can do with a degree like this. If you are planning on working with the state department or any health field that involves people, this would be a great thing to pursue.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Getting a degree in chemistry, then getting a masters in public health is that possible
Getting a degree in chemistry, then getting a masters in public health is that possible?
I am getting my B.A, in chemistry, what extra classes should i take to prepare myself better in applying for grad school. So all i have to is look at the schools the ones i looked did not give me that much information.
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if you're doing chemistry you can do something a lot better than public health, you're clearly much more clever for that course if you do well in chemistry. chemistry physics and biology work well obviously and maybe courses like health and social care. see whats on offer
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Yes it is- Look at the prereq's for grad school and follow.
I am getting my B.A, in chemistry, what extra classes should i take to prepare myself better in applying for grad school. So all i have to is look at the schools the ones i looked did not give me that much information.
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if you're doing chemistry you can do something a lot better than public health, you're clearly much more clever for that course if you do well in chemistry. chemistry physics and biology work well obviously and maybe courses like health and social care. see whats on offer
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Yes it is- Look at the prereq's for grad school and follow.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Is a MBA a good complement to a masters in public health
Is a MBA a good complement to a masters in public health?
I am already getting a MPH, but would like to know if the MBA would be a good investment. Is it necessary?
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yes its an awsom option try to do mba in abroad and settle therre,in india its nwaste
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I would think that an MPA would be better suited for public sector jobs and that most MPH jobs are public sector. If you're going to invest in another degree - you might want to consider a doctorate in something. As for the value of an MBA - you'll be amazed at the cool stuff you'll learn. Just in terms of value managing your own affairs it will pay back well. The job options it opens (depending on your work experience) are incredibly varied. An MS in Stats is pretty valuable these days too - if your Public Health area/background is stats oriented you might prefer that route.
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An MBA is not "necessary," however it is definitely a plus. I work at a medical school, and our President has an MBA and MD. There are several higher ups with MBAs, such as the Center Director at my program's Federal Funding Agency, as well as many in administration and faculty at the medical school. Also, I have a friend who has an MBA and a PharmD and she works for the federal government. So it is definitely useful and I think it is starting to become the trend in the public health field. As far as being a good investment is concerned, MBAs are expensive. Personally, I would go for an MBA at a good public school if it is an "extra" degree.
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It is a good idea... But better to go for hospital management or MBA in health care.... http://www.studyfreak.com
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Sure if you can afford to get both degrees. The MBA is suitable for a public health career. The MBA is a general degree preparing students for management positions in any level of a business, up to CEO. MBA students study accounting, finance, marketing, management, statistics, economics, strategy, policy, and other courses. Many MBA programs offer concentrations in these and many other fields, but that amounts to only 2-3 courses in your chosen field in the second year of study. If your undergraduate degree is in public health, you may consider getting directly into an MBa program. Consult the Official MBA Guide. It's a comprehensive free public service with more than 2,000 MBA programs listed worldwide. It allows you to search for programs by location (US, Europe, Far East, etc.), by concentration (finance, marketing, aviation management, health management, accounting, etc.), by type of program (full-time, distance learning, part-time, etc), and by listing your own criteria and preferences to get a list of universities that satisfy your needs. Schools report their accreditation status, tuition cost, number of students, class sizes, program length, and a lot of other data. Schools provide data on entrance requirements, program costs, program characteristics, and much more. You can use the Guide to contact schools of your choice, examine their data, visit their web site, and send them pre applications. You can see lists of top 40 schools ranked by starting salaries of graduates, GMAT scores, and other criteria. It's the best service available at http://officialmbaguide.org.
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I am already getting a MPH, but would like to know if the MBA would be a good investment. Is it necessary?
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yes its an awsom option try to do mba in abroad and settle therre,in india its nwaste
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I would think that an MPA would be better suited for public sector jobs and that most MPH jobs are public sector. If you're going to invest in another degree - you might want to consider a doctorate in something. As for the value of an MBA - you'll be amazed at the cool stuff you'll learn. Just in terms of value managing your own affairs it will pay back well. The job options it opens (depending on your work experience) are incredibly varied. An MS in Stats is pretty valuable these days too - if your Public Health area/background is stats oriented you might prefer that route.
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An MBA is not "necessary," however it is definitely a plus. I work at a medical school, and our President has an MBA and MD. There are several higher ups with MBAs, such as the Center Director at my program's Federal Funding Agency, as well as many in administration and faculty at the medical school. Also, I have a friend who has an MBA and a PharmD and she works for the federal government. So it is definitely useful and I think it is starting to become the trend in the public health field. As far as being a good investment is concerned, MBAs are expensive. Personally, I would go for an MBA at a good public school if it is an "extra" degree.
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It is a good idea... But better to go for hospital management or MBA in health care.... http://www.studyfreak.com
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Sure if you can afford to get both degrees. The MBA is suitable for a public health career. The MBA is a general degree preparing students for management positions in any level of a business, up to CEO. MBA students study accounting, finance, marketing, management, statistics, economics, strategy, policy, and other courses. Many MBA programs offer concentrations in these and many other fields, but that amounts to only 2-3 courses in your chosen field in the second year of study. If your undergraduate degree is in public health, you may consider getting directly into an MBa program. Consult the Official MBA Guide. It's a comprehensive free public service with more than 2,000 MBA programs listed worldwide. It allows you to search for programs by location (US, Europe, Far East, etc.), by concentration (finance, marketing, aviation management, health management, accounting, etc.), by type of program (full-time, distance learning, part-time, etc), and by listing your own criteria and preferences to get a list of universities that satisfy your needs. Schools report their accreditation status, tuition cost, number of students, class sizes, program length, and a lot of other data. Schools provide data on entrance requirements, program costs, program characteristics, and much more. You can use the Guide to contact schools of your choice, examine their data, visit their web site, and send them pre applications. You can see lists of top 40 schools ranked by starting salaries of graduates, GMAT scores, and other criteria. It's the best service available at http://officialmbaguide.org.
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Master in Public Health
Master in Public Health?
Will this help me to be a Nursing Home Administrator or Assisted Living Executive Director??
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Not as much as a Master of Health Administration will. The MPH is more about studying disease and disease prevention.
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I have a MPH from USC, and I will concur with Coach T. Most of us in public health think hospital administration is Satan's work. We are more focused on things like health education, epidemiology and trials research. I'm an infectious disease epidemiologist, and personally, I'd rather chew glass than work in administration. Props to you for wanting to do it, 'cause someone has to... On the bright side, you can actually do a double masters in MPH/MHA at many schools.
Will this help me to be a Nursing Home Administrator or Assisted Living Executive Director??
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Not as much as a Master of Health Administration will. The MPH is more about studying disease and disease prevention.
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I have a MPH from USC, and I will concur with Coach T. Most of us in public health think hospital administration is Satan's work. We are more focused on things like health education, epidemiology and trials research. I'm an infectious disease epidemiologist, and personally, I'd rather chew glass than work in administration. Props to you for wanting to do it, 'cause someone has to... On the bright side, you can actually do a double masters in MPH/MHA at many schools.
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