What is the difference between Health Science & Public Health?
I am an English major. I plan on becoming a Physician Assistant in the future. In order to be more competitive to PA Schools/Programs, I want to have a minor in either Health Science or Public Health. What does each one entail and which would be a more useful minor to have with consideration of my future career as a Physician Assistant?
Any answers and information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Guys!
Public Health !!!!!! It is a recognized & respected graduate degree.
Basic Information
Public Health is the study of how health issues affect populations, and the development of methods to improve the general well-being of the public at large. Public Health majors study the science and the politics behind Public Health policies. Whether investigating communicable diseases, working with the mentally ill, implementing nutrition programs, or studying policy, Public Health majors strive to fulfill the mission of the World Health Organization, as given in its definition of health: “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
Some schools further divide this major into separate concentrations, such as nutrition, biostatistics, and health administration. Other schools require classes in each of these areas.
Is health science even a real 4 year degree?
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