A bachelor’s degree health science prepares a graduate for a career in a variety of areas in the health field. Some health scientists go on to become doctors, while others teach or become personal trainers and health care administrators. The following occupations represent some career opportunities available to health science majors. Some will require additional education. For more information visit the Career Center in Lucina 220.
Coordinator of Rehabilitation Services Dietitian Emergency Medical Services Coord. Environmental Health Specialist Epidemiologist Health Center Administrator Health Educator Health Information SpecialistHealth Scientist Health Services AdministratorHospital Food Service ManagerHospital Personnel Director Industrial Hygienist Medical Engineer Medical Records AdministratorNutritionistOccupational Health Specialist Occupational Therapist Physician Physician Assistant Psychiatric Social Worker Public Health Statistician Public Relations Specialist Social Worker Sports Psychologist Teacher
Resources available in the Career Center, Lucina 220:
Career Opportunities in Health Care (OCC HEAL 2)Career Opportunities in Science (OCC 191)Careers for Health Nuts & Others Who Like to Stay Fit (OCC PT 30)Careers in Focus: Alternative Health Care (OCC HEAL 1.5)Careers in Focus: Geriatric Care (OCC HEAL 22)Careers in Focus: Medical Technicians (OCC HEAL 34)College Majors Handbook (MAJ 6)Exploring Health Care Careers (OCC HEAL 8)Health Care Job Explosion! High Growth Health Care Careers and Job Locator (OCC HEAL 12)Occupational Outlook Handbook (JS JO 20)Opportunities in Allied Health Careers (OCC HEAL 1)Opportunities in Health and Medical Careers (OCC HEAL 26)Opportunities in Paramedical Careers (OCC HEAL 46)
Websites:
BSU Dept. of Physiology & Health Science: http://www.bsu.edu/physiology/ Great Links to Explore (BSU Career Center) America ’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.orgCNACareer.orgEmployment Outlook: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0854971.htmlIndianaINTERNnet: http://www.indianaintern.net/home.aspInformation on Medical & Health Care education and careersInternships.comInternshipsUSA.comVault Career InsiderO*NET: http://online.onetcenter.orgOccupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/Salary Wizard: http://www.salary.comVolunteer Match: http://www.volunteermatch.org