UAB SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

With the development of medicine, people are increasingly interested in taking care of their health as well as their relatives. In addition to medical examination and treatment, disease prevention activities are also increasingly valued. For this reason, the demand for human resources working in this industry is increasing, opening up many career opportunities for international students to choose to study Public Health. The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), where you will get a prestigious Bachelor's degree as well as provide modern facilities to solve all the most complex health problems according to a globally recognized curriculum.

5 faculties with countless career opportunities for you at UAB

The five UAB departments in the School of Public Health offer you a wide range of expertise and countless opportunities to collaborate with faculty and students. The goal is to develop new intervention protocols to create solutions to some of the most complex health problems. From improving workplace health and safety to participating in projects that explore complex issues such as HIV/AIDS, obesity and drug abuse using the most innovative and scientifically sound methods.

• Biostatistics
• Environmental Health Sciences
• Epidemiology
• Health Behavior
• Health Care Organization and Policy

With an expected career growth of 21% over the next 10 years, public health professionals are in high demand in the job market. UAB Public Health graduates will develop technical, scientific and leadership competencies – important elements that are highly valued in areas such as business, industry, academia and the public sector.

Career opportunities in Public Health

• Environmental Scientist
• Epidemiologist
• Health Care Administrator
• Health (HIV/AIDS) Educator
• Government Policy Analyst
• Public Health Nurse Employers of Public Health graduates include:
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• International Red Cross
• Doctors Without Borders
• United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF)
• Pharmaceutical Industries
• Public Health Departments
• Private Research Facilities
• Nonprofit Organizations

Trinh Huynh, from Vietnam, enrolled in UAB’s Master of Public Health, shares her decision to pursue this humanistic major. “I found my internship through a network of other public health professionals who were practicing in maternal and child health. I talked to them about their projects and work environments, and eventually found an internship with the Help Me Grow program at UnitedWay of Alabama.”

Trinh’s day-to-day role as an intern includes taking referrals from healthcare providers regarding each child’s development and behavior, and reaching out to families to discuss how Help Me Grow and community-based support services can help. “I become a link between families in need and resources in the community,” Trinh says. “Early childhood plays a critical role in a child’s life success, and I hope it’s something I can continue to do as a career in the future.”

Trinh also feels that what she learned in the INTO UAB Pathway program has helped her improve a lot during her internship. “My English classes have made me feel more confident in my communication skills. And this has helped me have more conversations with the families I work with and report to my supervisor. I can definitely get hands-on experience in this field and I absolutely love what I do.” “With the invaluable experience that comes from the UAB School of Public Health through the dedicated faculty and my internship program, I now have the knowledge to be successful in the field of Maternal and Child Health,” Trinh shared.

Public Health Pathway Program + Internship Opportunity

In INTO UAB’s Public Health Pathway program, you will attend classes in a vibrant learning environment with leading experts and scholars representing 31 countries at one of the most innovative Public Health schools in the United States. This program is designed to help you succeed in your Bachelor of Public Health degree by developing your academic and professional skills while continuing to improve your English.

Additionally, a required internship will equip you with the skills needed to pursue leadership positions in the public health field. You will have support from an internship coordinator and UAB Career Services to help you find internships that match your major.

World-class research centers

Home to the Alabama Public Health Training Center, one of 38 in the United States, the UAB School of Public Health is funded by the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services. In 2016, UAB received $238 million in research grants from the National Institutes of Health. UAB’s eight diverse research centers, such as the Sparkman Center for Global Health, provide opportunities to work with scientists to address complex public health issues, from addictive behavior to preventing carbon monoxide and lead poisoning. You’ll also implement solutions that impact the health and well-being of communities in Birmingham and around the world.

Dual Degree Programs

In addition to the core courses, UAB also offers international students a variety of combined programs, allowing them to earn two degrees at the same time:

• Coordinated MPH/PhD (UAB Biomedical Sciences)
• Coordinated MPH/MBA (Collat School of Business)
• Coordinated MPH/DMD (UAB School of Dentistry)
• Coordinated MPH/MPA (UAB Department of Government)
• Coordinated MPH/MSHA (UAB School of Health Professions)
• Coordinated MPH/MSPAS (UAB School of Health Professions)
• Coordinated MPH/OD (UAB School of Optometry)

At UAB, the faculty and staff of the School of Public Health are dedicated and deeply committed to educating and preparing highly educated and qualified graduates for the 21st century medical profession. We look forward to welcoming you as a new student to the School of Public Health. We hope that our dynamic, exciting, and engaging programs will be a great start to your future career in this field.

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