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impact on the health of individuals and communities. Whether you are looking for a career in health policy in the private or public sector, a graduate degree in public health will multiply your career opportunities regardless of your academic background. With an advanced degree, you will be in a position to make vital health policy decisions that affect countless lives.


Community Practice:


Community practice offers career opportunities to those striving for mobility or a leadership position in health care programs. A graduate degree in public health will equip you with the knowledge and leadership experiences needed to launch a successful career in community practice.


Research: A career in basic and


applied research demands


interdisciplinary skills to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing field. A background in science – biological, natural, social, or behavioral – opens the door to many career opportunities, and an advanced degree in public health will help you realize your full potential.


Different to health care…


Public health officials differ from health care providers in that they attempt to prevent health issues from happening on a community scale. They strive to improve the health and wellbeing of people by fighting for health care equity, quality, and accessibility. Clean air, clean water, adequate food and shelter, access to medical care, health education, disease


prevention, and a safe working


environment are just a few of the issues public health officials might address.


Find out more:


Universities will provide specific course information so you can find an MPH to suit your specific


requirements. You can also visit: www.whatispublichealth.org


It is also worth visiting the official website for the Association of Schools of Public Health. However, this site is mainly only useful to students who are interested in


studying in the USA. www.asph.org


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