3. I’m considering a career in health care. What are the career options?

Many students begin their college careers feeling that they want to work toward a career in the health professions and assume that their choices are limited to becoming a doctor, nurse or dentist. There are many more options when considering what type of practitioner you wish to become. These include Physician Assistant, Optometrist, Nurse Practitioner, Physical Therapist, Chiropractor, Podiatrist, Naturopathic Physician, Osteopathic Physician to name just a few. While all of these careers require the study of some basic sciences in your undergraduate program, requirements for admission to the appropriate health profession schools do vary.

If you are not sure which types of positions might be best for you, the Pre-Health Professions Advising Center offers a one unit course each fall semester: UNVR 195A, entitled “Exploring Careers in the Health Professions.” We encourage you to include this course in your schedule as early in your career as possible to help you learn about the wide and varied opportunities available in the health professions. We want to help you make the choice that’s right for you.