I am definitely going to get a PharmD for sure, but I was wondering if a Masters in Public Health would be worth getting? I know it'll help in academia and research, but would it make you more competitive in retail or hospital? Or would it not make a difference...
Is a dual degree in Masters of Public Health worth getting?
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Uh. wow. lol. It will ONLY benefit you if you want it to benefit you. This answer is up to you. Simple: If you want to work with the public on haelth issues: Yes, if not, then no....simple as that. It will not really give you an advantage unless you are applying for a public health job
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Hey why not? In my opinion, degrees can ONLY benefit you. I personally feel that there is a stronger connection developing over the years between pharmacy and public health so it would be great to have that Masters. Pharmacy, in general, has already taking actions and policies of public health and I think it is going to keep being shaped by it. As a matter of fact, the pharmacy school I am starting in August trains pharmacists specifically in public health and their graduated pharmacists work in all the fields of pharmacy. I feel that more programs like this will arise and, therefore, will give you more knowledge by obtaining the degree. There are lots of things pharmacists can do to participate in the spread and support of public health policy whether it is in hospital, research, retail, etc. So, in my opinion, go for it! 🙂
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good advice. but only go for it if you think you can handle it.
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