Pathways to a Public Health Career

Public Health is a field made up of people who seek to improve health, prevent disease, extend life, and maintain the wellness of populations.

Every day, public health creates change that benefits entire communities. It is an enormous area of specialty full of unique responsibilities, diverse career options, and extraordinary job opportunities.

If you are interested in pursuing a career in public health, we invite you to begin your search here. Pathways to a Public Health Career, a Web-based collaboration between the School of Public Heath and the Minnesota Department of Health, contains information about the field, necessary training and education, and job opportunities.

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