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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. For me, epi (especially social epi) checked all the boxes—a focus on the social determinants of health (such as poverty and education) as well as the career opportunities in the field.

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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. For me, epi (especially social epi) checked all the boxes—a focus on the social determinants of health (such as poverty and education) as well as the career opportunities in the field.