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What can you do once you have graduated?
What can you do once you have graduated?
The School of Public Health can help you find a job you love!
The School of Public Health can help you find a job you love!
There are 3 post-graduation "realities" —
1) Entering the workforce 2) More training
A. Public health A. Graduate school
B. Related fields B. Certification program
C. Unrelated fields C. Taking time off
D. Former employment
Jobs and Careers
Jobs and Careers
Learn more about what jobs and careers are available to public health graduates by viewing the following websites:
Learn more about what jobs and careers are available to public health graduates by viewing the following websites:
Other Helpful Websites
Other Helpful Websites
How is the Job Outlook for the Public Health field?
The Public Health Job Outlook 2020
Public Health Location & Concentrations Flyer (1).pdfPublic Health Career Possibilities
Public Health Career Possibilities
The job outlook for people in public health is good - some have even labeled it booming. The recent COVID-19 pandemic have emphasized the need for public health professionals. The outlook is also bright because 1) populations are aging and need health services and 2) diseases are still prevalent and the need for action plans and research continues to grow.
Public health is a really broad field and I’ve been able to explore many job opportunities. It will allow me to be in a field that will make a difference.
Public health is a really broad field and I’ve been able to explore many job opportunities. It will allow me to be in a field that will make a difference.
Karen C - Public Health Major
Karen C - Public Health Major
I changed my major to public health so that I could work directly with community agencies and wide number of career opportunities available to me through public health.
I changed my major to public health so that I could work directly with community agencies and wide number of career opportunities available to me through public health.
Yareli - Public Health Major
Yareli - Public Health Major
There are many diverse career options available.
There are many diverse career options available.
Infection Control Officer
Infection Control Officer
Infection control officers are responsible for keeping facility-acquired infection rates as low as possible. Infection rates are tracked closely and used to determine the safety and insurability of a healthcare facility.
Infection control officers are responsible for keeping facility-acquired infection rates as low as possible. Infection rates are tracked closely and used to determine the safety and insurability of a healthcare facility.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Directors of environmental health educate, give training and regulate environmental practices of the government in both private and public operations. These regulations ensure the quality of water, food and air in a given area.
Directors of environmental health educate, give training and regulate environmental practices of the government in both private and public operations. These regulations ensure the quality of water, food and air in a given area.
Clinical Trials Scientist
Clinical Trials Scientist
A clinical trials scientist works on medical and public health studies that are designed to measure how effective a drug treatment is.
A clinical trials scientist works on medical and public health studies that are designed to measure how effective a drug treatment is.
Post Graduation Education
Post Graduation Education
UNLV offers a Master of Public Health. To learn more about these career possibilities visit UNLV Master of Public Health.
The program’s graduate coordinator is Dr. Courtney Coughenour (courtney.coughenour@unlv.edu).
Certification Programs
Certification Programs
I found Public Health!
I found Public Health!
I thought that I wanted to be a doctor, but when I found public health I realized that I can give back to my community and serve others in a unique, meaningful way!
Kira - Undergraduate Public Health Student
Public Health Professionals
Public Health Professionals
Public health professionals often work in teams with other of healthcare professionals (e.g. nurses, doctors, researchers, etc.) to enhance health, promote well-being, and diminish the negative effects of poor health and poor health practices and choices.
Kidest B reviewed vaccine accessibility issues in Nevada as a member of a Immunize Nevada team.
There are over 35 approved host sites for interns.
Here is what some of our students have done as a part of their capstone class:
Here is what some of our students have done as a part of their capstone class:
Karen F. created the Backpack for Kids program to reduce food insecurity among kids in collaboration with the Three-Square Food Bank.
Mathew M. examined the impact of cultural competence in reducing heath disparities through the Nevada Minority Health and Equity Coalition.
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