<p>Hi, I was just wondering what the difference is, if there is one, between majoring in international health in the college of nursing and health studies, and the biotechnology and international health concentration within sfs. Also, if any of you know what sort of fields your could go into with either sort of degree...is it pretty much restricted to medicine and aid agencies, or am I missing something else? Thanks</p>
<p>I was accepted into the international health program in the NHS but I am not aware of anything remotely similar to that in the SFS...</p>
<p>There is an international health concentration as part of the STIA major in the SFS. </p>
<p>I'm not really familiar with the NHS program, but all the STIA majors are designed to understand how science influences international politics and not as much focused on the science. Obviously, a background in science is important in being able to make political decision, deal with international copyright. </p>
<p>Bird Flu would be a good example...any actions taken against bird flu naturally have a political element to them (governments, particularly in developing countries, must be convinced that forcing their citizens to slaughter all of their livestock is truly the best decision) but would be greatly helped by having a functional background in science as well as in diplomacy and policy processes, etc. </p>
<p>I'm not sure about the aid agency, but if you are trying to decide between the two, I recommend looking into the curricula and seeing what interests you more. Generally you can get a taste of the skills set you are being prepared for by doing that.</p>