Public Health

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[Featured Image]: Two biostatisticians wearing white uniforms and eye protectors, are analyzing data.

What Is a Biostatistician? 2026 Career Guide

Ever wondered what a biostatistician does? Learn what you need to know to get started in this career.

June 14, 2022

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[Featured Image] Two people who earn a biostatistician's salary are looking at graphs of statistics in a lab.

Biostatistician Salary: Your 2026 Guide

Are you interested in becoming a biostatistician? Here’s a guide to how much you could earn.

June 14, 2022

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[Featured Image] A health science professional meets with a patient to discuss care.

9 Health Science Jobs for Health Science Degree Holders

Health science prepares degree holders for a wide range of health care professions. Learn more about some of the most common health science jobs.

June 9, 2022

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[Featured Image]: Two biostatisticians wearing white uniforms and eye protectors, are analyzing data.

What Is a Biostatistician? 2026 Career Guide

Ever wondered what a biostatistician does? Learn what you need to know to get started in this career.

June 14, 2022

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[Featured Image] Two people who earn a biostatistician's salary are looking at graphs of statistics in a lab.

Biostatistician Salary: Your 2026 Guide

Are you interested in becoming a biostatistician? Here’s a guide to how much you could earn.

June 14, 2022

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Learn more about public health

University of Michigan

Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Public Health, Health Disparities, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Equity, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Data Collection, Demography

4.5 stars, 28 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks
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Johns Hopkins University

Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Trend Analysis, Infection Control, Geographic Information Systems, Statistical Visualization, Health Policy, Data Visualization Software, Chronic Diseases, GIS Software, Geospatial Information and Technology, Infectious Diseases, Datamaps, Health Informatics, Risk Analysis, Investigation, Geospatial Mapping, Health Assessment, Statistics

4.7 stars, 4.6K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months
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University of Michigan

Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health, Community Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Policy, Health Promotion, Health Assessment, Social Justice, Intercultural Competence, Epidemiology, Socioeconomics, Health Systems, Cultural Responsiveness, Stress Management, Behavioral Health, Health Care, Diversity Awareness, Social Studies

4.6 stars, 82 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months
Status: Free trial
[Featured Image] A community health worker consults with two members of their community.

Community Health Worker: Duties, Salary + How to Become One

Discover the role of a community health worker and what it takes to become one, including types of community support, responsibilities, skills, and the education you’ll need.

June 7, 2022

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[Feature Image]: A health educator wearing a blue shirt is talking to members of the community about health and wellness issues.

What Is a Health Educator?

Take a look at the role of a health educator and details on how to get health educator jobs. Get answers to “What do health educators do?” and look at responsibilities, duties, and typical employers.

June 6, 2022

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[Featured Image] Occupational therapist in a suit and tie meets with a client.

What Does an Occupational Therapist Do? Duties, Pay, and More

Get answers to the question, “What does an occupational therapist do?” and understand how an OT compares to similar roles. Details include skills needed to be an occupational therapist, job outlook, and how to qualify to work in occupational therapy.

June 1, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A woman with long brown hair and smiling. She is wearing blue scrubs with white trim. She has a stethoscope around her neck. She is talking to a woman wearing a multi-colored sweater and a head covering.

12 of the Best-Paying Jobs in Health Care

Many of the top-paying health care careers have to do with patient care. Learn about some of the top job titles by salary and the required education for each.

May 13, 2022

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[Featured image] A public health analyst in a white lab coat talks with three hospital administrators in a windowed boardroom about a case study.

Public Health Analyst: Job Roles, Courses, and Salaries

Wondering what it’s like to work as a public health analyst? In this career, you’ll use data analysis to help create solutions to health problems and issues. Learn more about how to become a public health analyst.

May 13, 2022

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[Featured Image] A public health employee helps an elderly patient fill out paperwork.

What Is Public Health? Areas and Importance

Learn about the different areas that fall under the umbrella of public health, why this approach to health is so crucial, and ways you can get started if you're interested in a career.

May 13, 2022

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[Featured Image] An epidemiologist working in a public health career uses a syringe to add fluid to a glass slide as she studies disease control in a lab.

7 Public Health Careers Worth Exploring

Working in public health entails a wide range of career paths. Learn about some of the job titles you can explore if you're interested in working in one of the major public health areas.

April 27, 2022

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[Featured image] Two public health bachelor's degree holders in protective goggles work in a scientific lab.

9 Jobs You Can Get with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) is a popular major for students interested in improving the overall health of individuals and communities.

April 21, 2022

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[Featured Image] A senior citizen welcoming a social worker into their home.

What Does a Social Worker Do (and How Can You Become One)?

Learn how you can help improve the lives of others with a role in social work.

March 22, 2022

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[Featured Image] A health science professional meets with a patient to discuss care.

9 Health Science Jobs for Health Science Degree Holders

Health science prepares degree holders for a wide range of health care professions. Learn more about some of the most common health science jobs.

June 9, 2022

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[Featured Image] A community health worker consults with two members of their community.

Community Health Worker: Duties, Salary + How to Become One

Discover the role of a community health worker and what it takes to become one, including types of community support, responsibilities, skills, and the education you’ll need.

June 7, 2022

Article

[Feature Image]: A health educator wearing a blue shirt is talking to members of the community about health and wellness issues.

What Is a Health Educator?

Take a look at the role of a health educator and details on how to get health educator jobs. Get answers to “What do health educators do?” and look at responsibilities, duties, and typical employers.

June 6, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] Occupational therapist in a suit and tie meets with a client.

What Does an Occupational Therapist Do? Duties, Pay, and More

Get answers to the question, “What does an occupational therapist do?” and understand how an OT compares to similar roles. Details include skills needed to be an occupational therapist, job outlook, and how to qualify to work in occupational therapy.

June 1, 2022

Article

[Featured Image]: A woman with long brown hair and smiling. She is wearing blue scrubs with white trim. She has a stethoscope around her neck. She is talking to a woman wearing a multi-colored sweater and a head covering.

12 of the Best-Paying Jobs in Health Care

Many of the top-paying health care careers have to do with patient care. Learn about some of the top job titles by salary and the required education for each.

May 13, 2022

Article

[Featured image] A public health analyst in a white lab coat talks with three hospital administrators in a windowed boardroom about a case study.

Public Health Analyst: Job Roles, Courses, and Salaries

Wondering what it’s like to work as a public health analyst? In this career, you’ll use data analysis to help create solutions to health problems and issues. Learn more about how to become a public health analyst.

May 13, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] A public health employee helps an elderly patient fill out paperwork.

What Is Public Health? Areas and Importance

Learn about the different areas that fall under the umbrella of public health, why this approach to health is so crucial, and ways you can get started if you're interested in a career.

May 13, 2022

Article

[Featured Image] An epidemiologist working in a public health career uses a syringe to add fluid to a glass slide as she studies disease control in a lab.

7 Public Health Careers Worth Exploring

Working in public health entails a wide range of career paths. Learn about some of the job titles you can explore if you're interested in working in one of the major public health areas.

April 27, 2022

Article

[Featured image] Two public health bachelor's degree holders in protective goggles work in a scientific lab.

9 Jobs You Can Get with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) is a popular major for students interested in improving the overall health of individuals and communities.

April 21, 2022

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[Featured Image] A senior citizen welcoming a social worker into their home.

What Does a Social Worker Do (and How Can You Become One)?

Learn how you can help improve the lives of others with a role in social work.

March 22, 2022

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Public health covers a broad range of skills and careers, from epidemiology to health education to policy development and beyond. On Coursera, you'll find the resources you need to accelerate your career, whether you're just beginning your journey in public health or are prepared to take on more responsibility. Explore public health topics, including:

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