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Health Sciences

Health Sciences:
Careers in this path are related to the promotion of health and treatment of disease. These include research, prevention, treatment and related health technologies.

Is This Career Path for You?
Do you like to care for people or animals who are sick or help them stay well? Are you interested in diseases and in how the body works? Do you enjoy reading about science and medicine? Would it be fun to learn first aid, volunteer at a hospital or veterinary clinic? This may be your career path!

Career Categories

  • Dentistry
  • Hygiene
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition and Fitness
  • Therapy and Rehabilitation

Courses in School

  • Language Arts
  • Math
  • Biological Sciences
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Health Education
  • Animal Care
  • Nutrition

Sample Careers and the Levels of Education Required

Career HS 1-2 Years Past HS Undergraduate Graduate Degree
Dentist
Dential Hygienist
Doctor
Veterinary Technician
Respiratory Therapist
Physical Therapist