Graduate programs receive funding for healthcare studies

Graduate programs receive funding for healthcare studies

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that over the next decade, the healthcare industry is expected to create 3.2 million new positions. Individuals who are interested in this field may find obtaining a master's degree can lead to more job opportunities as schools continue to create new programs that cater to emerging sectors.

One example is the joint graduate program between the Eastern Virginia Medical School and Old Dominion University which will receive $2.5 million in federal grant money, according to PilotOnline.com. The funds will go toward a public health training center over a five year period.

The center's goal is to provide students with training that they will use to address key issues in public health, the news source reports.

These include increasing public awareness about health problems, tending to the needs of individuals who do not have access to medical care and hosting conferences that will promote education.

Individuals who obtain a master's degree through similar programs may find many opportunities if they decide to become health educators. According to the BLS, there will be 12,000 new jobs for these professionals over the next eight years.

By Stephanie Hughes