“Public Health focuses on preventive care for populations rather than curative care for individuals. Public Health comprises five core areas including Behavioral and Social Science, Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, and Health Policy Management. However, the field has expanded dramatically in the past 10 years with subspecialties emerging around intersections of these areas with health equity and education.” – UW-Madison Center for Pre-Health Advising
Key Skills
- Research
- Data Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Creativity and Problem-Solving
- Clear, concise writing
- Persuasive Communication
- Collaboration and Relationship-Building
Common Work Settings
- Higher Education Research
- Non-Profits
- Clinics and Hospitals
- Think Tanks
- Federal Government Agencies
- State/City/County Agencies
- Graduate Programs & Preparation
- Gaining Experience
- Professional Associations
Career Paths Connected to Public Health
- Global Health Consulting
- Epidemiology
- Global Health Promotion
- Global Food Systems