Starting next fall, Binghamton University plans to offer a new graduate program for public health. The program will add to the University’s already expanding areas of studies, including the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, which will open next fall.
Public health refers to the research, education and implementation of medical policy on a local and global level. It focuses on protecting and insuring public health. It differs from physicians and other medical jobs in that they do not directly treat the patients, but focus on the causes and effects of their condition and how it can be prevented in the future through medical policy and administration. It encompasses a large variety of fields in science and can manifest itself into a number of careers, including health insurance management, health care or careers at government agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Provost Donald Nieman said he recognizes the importance of expanding the University’s academic offerings to satisfy growing demands from students. The University currently offers master’s programs in nursing that prepare for administrative health jobs, but they are tailored toward the nursing field. For the full article click here
from health IT caucus http://healthitcaucus.com/bu-to-begin-offering-public-health-program/
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