A Health Sciences major is an exciting choice

Health emblem of a staff with wings

Study healthcare through an interdisciplinary lens and personalize your degree by combining science prerequisites for allied health fields with compatible courses that reflect your interests as you prepare for the workforce or graduate school.

Interest areas include biology and physical sciences, behavioral health, and exercise science. Students will complete a research project with faculty from various health fields. This major will prepare students to:

  • Conduct scientific studies/surveys or projects at local, state, and national levels
  • Prepare research or study findings for dissemination
  • Consult on scientific and technical issues
  • Manage grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts
Jennifer Lowell, Associate Professor of Health Sciences on our Public Health major

"Modern day healthcare challenges require multidisciplinary approaches. Faculty in the Health Sciences offer perspectives and skills from a variety of academic disciplines so students are prepared to meet these challenges."

Graduate & professional school opportunities

The curriculum gives students the knowledge of integrated health improvement models and the ability to address modern complex health challenges through health promotion and maintenance while working on prerequisites for professional and graduate school.

  • Physician Assistant
  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Nursing
  • Public Health
  • Veterinary School
  • Medical School
  • Genetic Counseling
  • Healthcare Management
  • Healthcare Informatics

Your career path

Employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 16 percent from 2020 to 2030, adding about 2.6 million new jobs. Healthcare occupations are projected to add more jobs than other occupational groups.

A Health Science major will prepare you for many different career options and opportunities. Here are some career paths and experiences you can expect to find:

  • Health administrator
  • Health scientist
  • Conduct scientific studies/surveys or projects at local, state, and national levels.
  • Prepare research or study findings for dissemination.
  • Consult on scientific and technical issues.
  • Manage grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.
  • Laboratory scientist
  • Environmental health professional
  • Infection control professional