r/publichealth • u/Short-Worldliness297 • 5d ago

DISCUSSION Is Public Health a good path ?

If there anyone who is currently doing there bsc or mph in public health or a proffessional, please kindly share your insights and experiences.They'll be really worth for me.

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u/TheInfinitePymp 5d ago

If you go into public health, go data heavy. Learn programs such as ArcGIS, Excel, mapping, etc., and be GOOD AT IT. The data analysts are usually "safer" positions, but right now know that PH is under extreme negative influence in the US. A bachelor's in PH is a joke. Get a hard science (bio, chem, engineering, etc.). Is you want to get a MOH, then get a job with your local govt health department and they'll pay for it. Even an MPH isn't worth the price unless it's paid for by someone else.