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What Can I Do with a Major in ...
Health Sciences?

 

Health Sciences
 

 Description of Major

This major educates students on how to analyze potential health conditions that can impact the quality of life, activities of daily living and involvement in recreational activities and sports.

For more information on studying Health Sciences:  click here

Employment Opportunities 

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of positions in hospitals, physicians’ offices, business, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. A variety of jobs are available for health sciences graduates, including:

Activities Supervisor                        

Ambulatory Services Specialist     

Athletic Trainer

Coordinator of Rehabilitation Services

Director of Volunteer Services

Emergency Medical Services Coordinator

Environmental Health Specialist

Exercise Physiologist

Fitness Coordinator

Genetic Counselor

Health and Safety Officer

Health Center Administrator

Health Consultant

Health Educator            

Health Information Specialist

Health Planner  

Health Services Administrator

Hospital Comptroller                        

Hospital Personnel Director          

Managed Care Coordinator

Medical Program Analyst

Medical Records Administrator

Nutritionist                                      

Occupational Therapist                 

Outreach Worker    

Personal Trainer

Physical Therapist

Physician                                          

Physician Assistant               

Program Director                             

Public Health Consultant                 

Public Health Educator                

Research Assistant                         

Social Worker         

Sports Psychologist                         

Teacher         

Wellness Center Manager

 

Some positions listed may require education or training beyond an undergraduate degree. 

Additional Links             

Aerobics and Fitness Association of America

American Council on Exercise

American College of Sports Medicine

Interactive Fitness Trainers of America

National Institute of Health Sciences

UC College of Allied Health Sciences

 

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