What else can you do with an SMP degree?

[jeca07]

I was just wondering how versatile is a degree from a Special Masters Program if you don't end up going to medical school? I know that with an MPH you can go into clinical research, but how could a degree in physiology or medical sciences help you career-wise?

I hope my question is clear. Thanks.

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[TheGalvaniFrog]

It's not geared toward anything other than getting into med schools. The knowledge you gain from taking med school physiology, histology, etc may make you a more attractive candidate for some research jobs, but it doesn't really train you for hard core research as a traditional master would. You may get slightly more salary as a Research Associate due to the MS degree.

 

[jeca07]

Would an MPH be better in a situation where medical school isn't a certainty?