Health Sciences Careers
Find out what careers you can achieve with a Health Sciences degree from MBU, and how you can get there!
Health Sciences Careers
These are just some of the many careers an MBU Health Sciences BA/BS can prepare you for. Select a career to learn about the job, average salary, employment outlook, required education level, and more.
Clinical Care & Medical Treatment
- Athletic Trainer
- Physical Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Recreational Therapist
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Dentist
- EMT/Paramedic
- Optometrist
- Pharmacist
- Physician
- Physician Assistant
- Psychiatric/Behavioral Health Technician
- Radiologist
- Surgical Assistant
- Veterinarian
- Personal Care Aide
- Prosthetics Technician
Healthcare Operations & Program Management
- Fitness Program Director
- Health Information Technologists
- HMO Contract Coordinator
- Medical Office Manager
- Medical Records Specialist
- Patient Care Administrator
- Consumer Safety Inspector
Health Education & Community Support
Use the resources below to find more career profiles on these and hundreds of other jobs in health sciences.
Career Spotlights
Athletic Trainer
Helps prevent, diagnose, and treat injuries affecting muscles, bones, and movement —keeping athletes and active individuals healthy, safe, and performing at their best.
Education: Master’s degree + certification/licensure
Workplaces: Schools, hospitals, sports teams, fitness centers
Median Pay: $60,250/year
Job Outlook: +11% (fast growth)
Occupational Therapist
Helps people with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities build or regain everyday skills —supporting independence at home, school, work, and beyond.
Education: Master’s degree + state licensure
Workplaces: Hospitals, schools, outpatient clinics
Median Pay: $98,340/year
Job Outlook: +14% (much faster than average)
Health Education Specialist
Creates programs and resources that help people understand health topics, make informed choices, and improve overall well-being.
Education: Bachelor’s degree (certification sometimes preferred)
Workplaces: Hospitals, nonprofits, government agencies
Median Pay: $63,000/year
Job Outlook: +4% (average growth)
MBU Alumni Employers
Our health sciences majors have gone on to build impactful careers at leading hospitals, research institutions, government agencies, non-profits, and more.
- ABS Kids
- Augusta Health
- Behavioral Health Group
- Boars Head Resort
- Carilion Clinic
- Clifton Forge Fire Department
- Dominion Physical Therapy, LLC
- Duke Health
- Encompass Health
- Erlanger
- Form Function Fitness
- Hastings Medical Clinic
- Ivy Rehab Network
- MedStar Health
- Medical Facilities of America (MFA)
- OrthoVirginia
- Ovid Healthcare Center
- River Edge Nursing and Rehab
- Sentara Healthcare
- Shenandoah Powerhouse Gym
- Titan Medical Group
- UVA Health
- Virginia Department of Health
- Western State Hospital
What’s your path?
MBU offers dozens of complementary minors, majors, clubs and more to enhance your study of health sciences and put you on the right path to your dream career.
Consider pairing your Health Sciences major with…
A minor in:
A double-major in:
Build one of these Skill Stacks to gain an edge in the job market:
- Problem-Solving
- Data Fluency
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Leadership
Join one of these MBU clubs or professional organizations for connection and networking:
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- American Medical Women’s Association
- Alpha Epsilon Delta Honor Society
- Association of American Medical Colleges
- Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society
- Pre-Med/Health Club
- Psychology Club
- Chemical Society
Mary Baldwin offers a number of health sciences related graduate programs through the Murphy Deming School of Health Sciences. All Health Sciences BA/BS graduates from MBU are guaranteed an interview for the following:
*We offer Accelerated Pathways in these programs. Earn two degrees faster!
Consider pairing your Health Sciences major with…
A minor in:
A double-major in:
Build one of these Skill Stacks and gain an edge in the job market:
- Leadership
- Data Fluency
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Collaboration
Join one of these MBU clubs for connection and networking:
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- American Medical Women’s Association
- Chemical Society
- Colleges Against Cancer Club
- Psychology Club
Consider one of our outstanding MBU graduate programs:
Consider pairing your major with…
A minor in:
A double-major in:
Build one of these Skill Stacks and gain an edge in the job market:
- Communication
- Inclusivity
- Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Creativity
Join one of these MBU clubs for connection and networking:
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- American Medical Women’s Association
- Chemical Society
- Colleges Against Cancer Club
- Psychology Club
Consider one of our outstanding MBU graduate programs:
Explore Internships
No matter your major, an internship is a chance to explore your interests, build real-world skills, and give you a real competitive edge in the job market. The McCree Center for Career Success can help find the right opportunity for you.
Planning for Graduate School
Whether you plan to continue your education in health sciences or are interested in a career that requires a graduate or medical degree, thinking about graduate school early can save you a lot of stress in the future.
For many health sciences-related graduate programs, you will be expected to take a variety of lab science and math courses, potentially more than are required for the Health Sciences BA or BS.
- In addition to Biology, Chemistry, and Physiology, you may be required to take Psychology courses
- In addition to Statistics, you may be required to take Calculus
Many graduate healthcare and medical programs require clinical experience before admission. You can gain experience through shadowing, internships, or clinical rotations.
Requirements vary by program, including the number of hours, settings, and patient populations. Explore programs early so you know what experience you’ll need—and can plan ahead.
Some programs require entrance exams as part of the application process:
- GRE: Required or recommended by some graduate programs.
- MCAT: Required for medical school and covers science, psychology, social science, and critical reasoning.
- CASPer: Used by some health-professions programs to assess situational judgment and professional competencies.
Preparation can take weeks or months, so check requirements early and plan ahead.
See what graduate programs Mary Baldwin has to offer!
McCree Center for Career Success
The McCree Center for Career Success helps students connect their education to their future careers. Services include:
- Career exploration and planning
- Resume and cover letter support
- Interview preparation
- Internship and job searches
- Networking and professional development
- Graduate school preparation
Visit us to learn more!
