Bachelor of Science in Global Public Health - Infectious Disease

Rochester Institute of Technology

RIT’s degree in public health explores current health issues in order to prevent disease, improve health, and help people attain health equity across the world. In March of 2020, the world watched as the COVID-19 virus spread around the world. As the virus quickly reached every town and city across the globe, it became imperative for local, national, and international public health officials to communicate and collaborate to understand the virus, treat patients who tested positive, and identify ways to mitigate its spread. It was, perhaps, the first time many watched a worldwide public health crisis play out in real-time.COVID-19 illustrated to the world how vital the work is of public health officials who examine, evaluate, and respond to a range of health issues and challenges.Virtually all careers in public health strive to achieve the goal of preventing disease, promoting health, and prolonging life for people across the world. Public health professionals primarily pursue this goal via a pathway of education, public policy, or research to achieve the following:Educate the public on health and wellnessImplement disease and injury prevention measuresAchieve equity in healthcare worldwideA degree in public health is a wonderful launching pad for an exciting and dynamic career in individual patient care or efforts designed to improve the health of whole populations of people. RIT’s public health major gives you the knowledge and skills to promote health both locally and on a global scale.

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