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Hello, I'm having a tough time narrowing down a concentration of health to go into.
I am interested in learning and using GIS analysis in my studies, research and career. I would eventually like a PhD, so I think I'm applying to either an MPH or MS program in either health policy/admin/economics or environmental health. Are each of these fields able to incorporate GIS as a part of their curriculum? I was also interested in a 3 year urban planning/MPH dual degree program, offered by schools like tufts and unc chapel hill. Do you think that a dual degree would be worth it to learn GIS and geographical applications to health and planning, when my ultimate goal is to get a PhD rather than go directly into planning?
My undergrad background in environmental studies and economics, and I'm having trouble reconciling my almost interests in economics, economic development, and health economics, with my interests in biological science and geography and geospatial analysis.
I am interested in learning and using GIS analysis in my studies, research and career. I would eventually like a PhD, so I think I'm applying to either an MPH or MS program in either health policy/admin/economics or environmental health. Are each of these fields able to incorporate GIS as a part of their curriculum? I was also interested in a 3 year urban planning/MPH dual degree program, offered by schools like tufts and unc chapel hill. Do you think that a dual degree would be worth it to learn GIS and geographical applications to health and planning, when my ultimate goal is to get a PhD rather than go directly into planning?
My undergrad background in environmental studies and economics, and I'm having trouble reconciling my almost interests in economics, economic development, and health economics, with my interests in biological science and geography and geospatial analysis.