Biostatistics is the application of statistics to the study of biology. Biostatistics is also sometimes referred to as biometry. Biostatistics is vital to so many aspects of medical sciences, including genetics, pharmaceuticals, neuroscience, environmental health, genomics, and more. Here, we’re … Continue reading What is Biostatistics in Regard to Public Health?
The American Public Health Association (APHA) stated that “Public health promotes and protects the health of all people and their communities [and that] … the science-based field strives to give everyone a safe place to live, learn, work, and play.” … Continue reading 5 Well-Paying Public Health Careers You May Not Know About
While public health professionals and nurses have always been critical assets to society, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed how essential these individuals are in protecting the health and safety of our local and global communities. At the same time, the pandemic … Continue reading What is a Nurse Epidemiologist and How to Become One
It is extraordinary to be living at this time in history when “public health” is in the lexicon of everyday language. Barbers were considered to be fair surgeons and dentists and acted as the first physicians until the advent of hospitals. Flush toilets … Continue reading 4 Examples of Public Health Policies (that YOU Can Influence)
Healthcare leaders oversee the care of thousands of lives every day. Being in a leadership role is a demanding position that requires emotional strength and intelligence, but with the right educational foundation the best leaders are able to navigate the … Continue reading Crucial Facts & Concentrations for Your Healthcare Leadership Career
A master’s degree in public health offers a unique and differentiated skillset for nurses looking to advance their careers. Likewise, the experience that comes with working as a registered nurse can provide a fantastic background for a career in public … Continue reading What Can You Do as an RN with an MPH Degree?
The public health and nursing fields have a lot in common. Both utilize education and awareness to promote better health, and both are focused on helping others in need. While registered nurses (RNs) help individual patients through direct, essential care, … Continue reading How to Transition from an RN to MPH Program
If you are interested in helping people and dealing with “big picture” issues, you are likely a great candidate for a career in public health. But, getting started and knowing how to work in public health can be daunting. So, … Continue reading How to Work in Public Health (from Launching a Career to Finding Success in the Field)
A Master’s in Public Health can qualify you for advanced positions that earn over three figures annually. Find out what you can do with an MPH degree! Continue reading What Can You Do with a Master’s in Public Health (MPH)?
There are many career paths you can take within the field of public health. Learn about the core areas of public health you can pursue and specialize in. Continue reading The Areas of Public Health: Which Area Should You Study and Specialize In?
So, you found you are passionate about the field of public health. In order to advance in this field, you are considering a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) degree. It is no secret that earning your Master’s in Public Health … Continue reading What are the Requirements for an MPH Degree?
When looking towards your professional future, you may find yourself drawn to the ever-growing career field of public health. There are so many specializations that fall under the realm of public health, and each offers unique job opportunities. An advanced … Continue reading 5 MPH Job Opportunities You May Encounter After Graduation
You’re going to work hard for your master’s degree. Don’t you think your degree should work just as hard for you? Goodwin University’s Master’s in Public Health (MPH) program is offered in three concentrations, designed to help you take control … Continue reading 3 Master’s in Public Health (MPH) Concentrations to Consider for Your Career
Bianca Noroñas studied communications in Puerto Rico. She grew up in Hato Rey, and while studying in Santurce, she worked as a freelancer for documentaries, local movies, music videos, and short films. An awarded film editor, producer, costume director, and … Continue reading Bianca’s Story: Braving the Storm and Seeking Success
Goodwin’s Master’s Degree in Public Health: A Graduate’s Letter of Appreciation By J.M. Adams, MPH Dear Prospective Students, If you’re contemplating applying to college to earn a certificate, associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree, please consider my Goodwin experience detailed below. … Continue reading A Graduate’s Letter of Appreciation
If you’ve been alive during 2020, there is no way that you haven’t heard of the CDC, or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But did you realize that, by definition, the CDC is the nation’s leading public health agency? … Continue reading Is Public Health a Good Career Choice for Me?
Who says you can’t have a rewarding career serving and caring for your community, while still making a respectable salary? Working in the field of public health can be extremely fulfilling, both personally and professionally. On one hand, you can … Continue reading What are the Highest Paying Public Health Careers?
People who work in public health are often motivated by big challenges. Public health professionals tackle time-sensitive and life-threatening problems that most of us would rather not worry about, and they do it on a day-to-day basis. Epidemics and diseases, … Continue reading How to Become a Public Health Director (Online!)