Careers in Public Health
Public health professionals work in a wide variety of settings and do many different activities. Graduates can find careers in research, academia, non-profit, government, community, and private settings. The School of public health and Community Medicine offers degrees in the following areas of public health:
- Biostatistics
- Environmental Health and Occupational Sciences
- Epidemiology
- Health Services
- Global Health
- Interdisciplinary Programs
Pathobiology, Maternal and Child Health, International Health, Public Health Genetics, and Nutritional Sciences.
Looking for more examples of public health careers? Check out these resources:
Association of Schools of Public Health careers page
A Day in the Life of Public Health
Pfizer guide to careers in public health
Find out what you can do with your degree (PDF)
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