Academic preparation for PUBLIC
HEALTH
REQUIRED
Because the fields of concentration in public health are so varied,
diverse education backgrounds are welcomed. For general information,
check http://www.asph.org/.
TYPES OF PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
- Biomedical and Laboratory Practice
- Biostatistics
- Environmental Sciences
- Epidemiology
- Health Education
- Health Services Administration
- International Public Health
- Nutrition
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Public Health Practice and Program Management
- Tropical Medicine
SUGGESTED PREPARATION
- Business courses
- Computer Literacy
- Foreign Language
Courses that contribute to professional and cultural background.
Please note: Depending on your area of concentration, Schools of
Public Health may require:
GRE, PCAT, MCAT, TOEFL, DAT, LSAT or GMAT
DEGREES AWARDED IN THIS FIELD
M.P.H. (Master of Public Health)
M.S./Sc.M. (Master of Science)
M.S.P.H. (Master of Science in Public Health)
M.H.A./M.H.S.A. (Master of Health Administration/Master of Health
Service)
M.H.S. (Master of Health Science)
Dr. PH. (Doctor of Public Health)
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)
Joint Degrees:
M.S.N,/M.P.H. (Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Public
Health)
J.D./M.P.H. (Juris Doctor/Master of Public Health)
M.D./M.P.H. (Doctor of Medicine/Master of Public Health)
REMEMBER: YOU WILL BE APPLYING TO A PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM
8 TO 12 MONTHS BEFORE MATRICULATION. PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
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