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There is a wealth of information on the internet for students and professionals of public health. In this section we’ve compiled resources, links and articles around what it takes to pursue a career in public health and also what to look for once you’re in.

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  • 5 Steps to Kickstart Your Public Health Career
    Getting started in public health can be daunting. Where does one begin? Well, the fact that you are interested in public health is a great start. It means that you’re probably interested in …
  • 100 Awesome Things You Can Do with a Public Health MPH Degree
    If you hold a master’s in public health, there are countless jobs you can take on. Indeed, the degree is so varied that career options exist in many different locations as well. Let’s …
  • How These Simple Tricks Can Improve Our Country’s Public Health
    “Eat your vegetables!” is a phrase which most children hear over and over again from health conscious parents. As adults we often find articles, which talk about the benefits of certain …
  • What is a MPP (Masters in Public Policy)?
    If you want to complete a Master in Public Policy (MPP) degree, then you must be interested in getting into the heart of policy development. We live in times that are challenging both environmentally …
  • Top 5 Online Health Sciences Degree Programs
    For those wishing to embark on a health career that is not involved with the clinical sector, a health sciences degree may be for you. Health sciences degrees train professionals to work in a number …
  • Public Health for Nurses: Providing Care for the Entire Population
    Most nurses care for a single patient at a time, but as a public health nurse, you will care for the entire population. As you work on the health of the entire community, you will be able to provide …
  • Masters in Public Administration Salary Outlook
    There has been significant growth in the nonprofit sector, and it does not look like it will slow down soon. In fact, the 2013 Nonprofit Employment Trends Survey showed that 44% of all nonprofit …
  • MHA vs MBA and Differences Between
    The field of healthcare administration can offer a range of exciting options to professionals with an interest in working in the medical field. This career path is particularly beneficial to those …
  • How A Fellowship Can Lead To A Better Position In Public Health
    Many individuals who opt for a qualification in public health do so in order to increase their job prospects. While this might be very helpful, this is not the only way that someone can find a better …
  • MHA vs MPH and Differences Between
    Healthcare administration can be a great career option to consider if you’re one of the many people who like the idea of working within the medical field, but would rather stay away from a …
  • Top Global Public Health Degrees
    Public health degrees allow people to work in a field where they are truly making a difference, as public health professionals have a large hand in observing and maintaining the general overall …
  • What is a MHA?
    Earning an MHA (Masters in Healthcare Administration) degree will set you on the path towards being a leader in the field of healthcare. You are likely to get to work in a doctor’s office, …
  • Top 50 Public Health Schools
    Check out our list of the top 50 schools for public health if you are considering getting your Master’s of Public Health (MPH), or another public health degree, online. Featured Online MPH Programs …
  • Top 5 Environmental Health Degree Programs
    Pursing a degree in environmental health is an excellent decision for those who wish to help communities to maintain overall well health while observing how the environment surrounding them impacts …
  • Top 5 MBA MPH Joint Degree Programs
    MBA MPH joint degree programs allow students to achieve their master of business administration as well as their master of public health degrees in a joint course track that allows them to obtain …
  • How To Build & Develop Your Network By Using Social Media
    Social media isn’t just a great way to connect with people you care about. These days, it can be used to establish and maintain professional networks within the field of public health, among …
  • 100 Awesome Things An Epidemiologist May Do
    We have compiled a list of 100 things that you can do if you become an Epidemiologist: 1. Biostatistician Manages performance and decision making. 2. Research Data Analyst Researches metrics and …
  • 14 Awesome Research Careers in Public Health
    Entering the research field is something that holds a lot of opportunity for anyone. Great salaries, excellent benefits, and personal satisfaction are all among the key reasons that this field …
  • Masters in Public Health vs Public Administration
    If you are trying to decide whether you should study towards an MPH (Master’s in Public Health) or an MPA (Master’s in Public Administration), you will quickly find that the degrees …
  • Mentorship, The Untapped Tool to Your Dream Career
    As the Fall semester is underway on many college campuses and the first conference season comes to a close, those in the last year of their degree study are thinking ahead to when they enter the big …

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