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Health Science

This is for those who thrive on helping others. It’s not just about doctors — it’s about the people who support health care, like researchers, technicians, nurses and therapists. These professionals develop treatments, provide diagnostic and therapeutic services, manage health informatics, and conduct research to enhance patient care and improve their quality of life.

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Career Pathways

  • Biotechnology Research and Development
  • Diagnostic Services
  • Therapeutic Services

Common Majors To Study

  • Nursing
  • Biological Sciences
  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
  • Audiology
  • Hygienist
  • Dietetics
  • Pathology
  • Radiology
  • Pharmacy
  • Phlebotomy

In-Demand Jobs in This Industry

Now’s your chance to explore some of the most popular and sought-after roles in the health science industry.

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Health Science

Medical and Health Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

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Median Salary

110,680

Job Outlook

+29%
Health Science

Physical Therapists

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

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Median Salary

99,710

Job Outlook

+28%
Health Science

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Assist occupational therapists in providing occupational therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist in development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Generally requires formal training.

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Median Salary

67,010

Job Outlook

+23%
Health Science

Occupational Therapy Aides

Under close supervision of an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations. These duties include preparing patient and treatment room.

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Median Salary

36,970

Job Outlook

+23%
Health Science

Occupational Therapists

Assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Use therapeutic techniques, adapt the individual's environment, teach skills, and modify specific tasks that present barriers to the individual.

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Median Salary

96,370

Job Outlook

+21%
Health Science

Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists

Provide therapy to patients with visual impairments to improve their functioning in daily life activities. May train patients in activities such as computer use, communication skills, or home management skills.

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Median Salary

96,370

Job Outlook

+21%
Health Science

Epidemiologists

Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control.

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Median Salary

81,390

Job Outlook

+19%
Health Science

Veterinarians

Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.

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Median Salary

119,100

Job Outlook

+19%
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Keeping medical environments sanitary, protected from pathogens and ready at a moment’s notice works the same on a massive Air Force cargo plane as it does in a hospital. Just ask Philipa. As a flight nurse who cares for patients as they move between the flight environment and medical facilities on the ground, she would know better than anyone.
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Military Jobs in This Industry

In many ways, finding and excelling at a job in the Military is the same as finding one anywhere else. Here you can explore those opportunities in greater detail.

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Health Science

Military Physician Assistants

Physician assistants are nationally certified health professionals who provide primary medical care, including diagnosing and treating diseases, and prescribing medication. They often work under the direction of a physician. When a physician is unavailable, physician assistants serve as the authority on determining medical necessity, priority, and requirements for emergency care, stabilization, and patient evacuation.

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Median Salary

125,487

Workforce Count

2,923
Health Science

Military Field Physicians and Surgeons

Field physicians and surgeons conduct medical examinations and treatments related to specific environmental conditions (e.g., diving and sea operations, flight operations). They may also provide emergency care for injured and wounded soldiers. These physicians and surgeons may be required to live and work in combat environments.

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Median Salary

128,697

Workforce Count

2,192
Health Science

Military Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians

Physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians examine, diagnose, and treat patients suffering from physical trauma and/or impairments, including those that occurred during combat. They perform sophisticated tests, such as nerve conduction studies, to determine the extent of disability. These physicians provide a wide variety of treatment to patients, including heat and cold therapy, infrared and ultraviolet radiation, and the use of prosthetics.

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Median Salary

130,261

Workforce Count

2,239
Health Science

Military Occupational Therapists

Occupational therapists are trained to view a person holistically in the context of their daily lives. Occupational therapists in the Military provide direct patient care, readiness training, wellness education, and injury prevention to service members. They plan and administer therapy to help patients adjust to disabilities, regain independence, and prepare to return to work.

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Median Salary

97,001

Workforce Count

481
Health Science

Military Physical and Occupational Therapy Specialists

Physical and occupational therapy specialists assist physical and occupational therapists in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by the therapist. All of this is done with the goal of helping their patients regain strength and mobility.

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Median Salary

97,001

Workforce Count

481
Health Science

Military Physical Therapy Specialists

Physical therapy specialists support physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. Under the direction of a physical therapist and following medical referral, these specialists administer physical therapy to decrease physical disabilities and promote physical fitness of service members. They treat disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and therapeutic exercise, rather than by drugs or surgery.

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Median Salary

97,001

Workforce Count

481
Health Science

Military Occupational Therapy Specialists

Occupational therapy specialists support occupational therapists and medical officers in administering occupational therapy-- a form of therapy that encourages rehabilitation through the performance of activities required in daily life. These specialists find new and easy ways for people who are going through physical, mental, and emotional trauma to accomplish everyday tasks so that they can overcome limitations and lead a satisfying life.

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Median Salary

97,001

Workforce Count

481
Health Science

Military Physical Therapists

Physical therapists examine patients and develop treatment plans to enhance mobility, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. They provide therapeutic exercises and manual therapy techniques, such as joint and soft tissue mobilization, or treatments such as ultrasound, taping, or electrical stimulation. Additionally, they teach patients how to prevent or manage their conditions so they will achieve long-term health benefits.

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Median Salary

97,001

Workforce Count

481
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