Public Health

If you have a broad range of health-related interests and a passion for making a difference, the public health major at Meredith will be a good fit for you. This interdisciplinary program offers a strong liberal arts education combined with the opportunity to gain specific skills in a rapidly growing field.

At Meredith, you will have opportunities to pursue in-depth research under the guidance of faculty mentors. You’ll be prepared for a professional position as a public health generalist, and you’ll be well-equipped to pursue an advanced degree in public health if you choose to do so.

Career Outlook

Public health is a diverse and rapidly growing field. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, public health-related employment opportunities are expected to grow in the coming decade in response to global concerns such as emerging diseases, bio-terrorism, infectious disease surveillance, and water resource issues.
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STEM Summer School

Meredith STEM College is an opportunity for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th-grade women to develop their interest in science.
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News & Events

Lindquist Chairs Session at Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting

Gardner’s Paper Accepted by Journal of Bacteriology

Cuffney Named President of National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions, Inc.

Meredith STEM Students Prepare for Summer Internships

Cuffney Presents at American Dental Education Association Annual Sessions and Exhibits

Strong Stories

Becoming a Compassionate Leader – Rana Oueijan

At Meredith, Rana Oueijan, ’19, pursued a focused academic path and enjoyed a variety of powerful hands-on learning experiences. Next up: the four-year Doctor of Pharmacy program at Campbell University.

Tori Edwards

Victoria (Tori) Edwards, ’18, has accepted challenges inside and outside the classroom, while discovering a passion for quality healthcare and her desire for advocacy.

Katie Murphy

At Meredith, Katie Murphy, ’18, came to see how her sense of responsibility is a strength, and the support she received in and out of the classroom empowered her to succeed in her goal to attend medical school.

Public Health Videos

Strong Story | Joselyn Marroquin Aparicio

With support from her research adviser, Joselyn Marroquin Aparicio, ’22, discovered a passion for studying the reproductive system and maternity. She hopes to encourage other Latina women to pursue their dreams and earn a college degree.

Why is it so difficult to eradicate some diseases?

Public Health Program Coordinator Carolina Perez-Heydrich explains what makes some diseases so difficult to eradicate.

Contact Information
Carolina Perez-Heydrich
Public Health Program Coordinator
149 Science/Mathematics
(919) 760-8020
cperezheydrich@meredith.edu
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