Best undergraduate concentration for career in epidemiology?

Question

I'm transferring to a four-year in the fall to earn a bachelor's in biology, but I don't know if I should choose the biotechnology (genetics, molecular biology) concentration or the human biology (behavior, physiology,communication, evolution, etc) concentration. I want to apply to a school of public health after graduation for an MPH or an MHS in epidemiology, and ultimately obtain a Ph.D. Does anyone have any advice or experience?

Answer 1

I have a MPH in epi-biostat. My undegrad degree was a BA in molecular cell biology. However, my classmates in my MPH program were: psych, biology, English, mass comm., anthropology, biokinesiology, nursing, and statistics (that's all I can remember off the top of my head). Public Health programs don't have a preference in undergrad major as long as you demonstrate proficiency and interest in the program. Many MPH, MS programs have no prerequisite coursework, and only require GRE and transcripts.

HOWEVER, many programs want to see experience on your resume, and they may prefer you to work first before applying to grad school. This is especially true of PhD and DrPH programs. I knew a few MPH students fresh out of undergrad, but most had some time off. I had a year off, and in that time, I did a lot of volunteer work doing health education in the inner city. This made me a good candidate for the MPH program.

I'm an infectious disease epidemiologist now (till I go to med school). My job at the health department is intersting enough, but it doesn't pay so great. No one goes into public health for the paycheck.

Answer 2

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