GRADUATE PUBLIC HEALTH DEGREES


Dr Jeffrey T Johnson explains why graduate degrees in public health are among the most exciting interdisciplinary programs available, offering opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives the world over.


Students with an interest in global health, health systems management, prevention, the bench sciences, social and behavioural sciences, as well as those committed to improving the health of populations the world over, will find that public health research, public health teaching, and public health practice and service are rewarding and noble careers.


Global health concerns such as AIDS, bio-terrorism, avian bird flu, SARS, malnutrition, global warming and the recent H1N1 (swine flu) pandemic have significantly increased awareness


and understanding of the critical importance of public health in our global society.


Consequently, the curiosity in pursuing a career in public health has also increased over the past decade to involve students from a range of academic disciplines from around the world.


The field of global public health addresses the increasingly interdependent relationships of health and medical professionals working in a world that is becoming smaller and more interconnected. In today's world, public health professionals with cross-national understanding, cultural awareness, and proven skill-sets are needed to work globally.


Often such work transcends the boundaries of nationhood and state, as public health leaders and


researchers develop methods to prevent disease, develop reforms, and promote health and well-being for all people.


Public health students come from a wide array of academic backgrounds, including the biological sciences and pre- med, psychology, anthropology, economics, and women's studies.


Students with a strong background in the social and behavioural sciences bring valuable skill sets to disciplines such as health education and promotion, monitoring and evaluation.


Those with knowledge of the natural sciences contribute significantly in fields such as environmental health and epidemiology, while students with quantitative and organizational strengths often excel in


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