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Public Health Master’s Degrees in Epidemiology: What Questions to Ask

BU School of Public Health Blog

Before I share advice on choosing a graduate program, let me take a step back and describe epidemiology a bit. The core of epidemiology is understanding why some groups of people are healthier or sicker than others, so we can use that evidence to improve everyone’s health. Consider the environment of the program overall.

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Public Health Master’s Degrees Programs: What To Look For

BU School of Public Health Blog

Before I share advice on choosing a graduate program, let me take a step back and describe epidemiology a bit. The core of epidemiology is understanding why some groups of people are healthier or sicker than others, so we can use that evidence to improve everyone’s health. Consider the environment of the program overall.