Hi there!
I'm just starting to look at DrPh vs PhD degrees at various schools. I don't want to get into the whole DrPH vs a PhD discussion right now, I'm more interested in whether I should be considering an MPH. I have an MA in International Affairs and a Certificate (from while I was getting my MA) in Global Health Affairs. I've worked as a research assistant with two professors on two separate projects while in grad school. And I've also interned at the World Health Organization. My main focus has been population aging and chronic disease epidemiology. I'd like to be in a program that teaches a little more science, I've done mostly policy and affairs courses with my MA (but health focused). However, as I'm looking at the doctoral degrees I see that a lot of them require an MPH or MPH coursework as prerequisites. I'm planning on working for a few years in the field (mostly doing academic based research like I have in the past) before pursuing the degree. I'm hesitant only because I've been told getting another master's would be pointless since I have one already. Any other thoughts on this?
Thanks!
