INTERESTED IN A HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER?
There are lots of careers to choose from. Here is a list of some health science programs and the amount of education required.
Do web searches to find key information sites that give you information about the job responsibilities, education, and locations of professional programs. Also visit with Dr. David Long in the Biology Department (Director of Health Sciences) to discuss your specific plans and educational opportunities in given disciplines.
“Transfer Programs” (2-3 years at Ship, then 2-3 years at another institution) *
Nursing
Diagnostic Imaging (x-ray, ultrasound)
Clinical Lab Sciences (cytotechnology, biotechnology)
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Occupational Therapy
Clinical Dietetics/Nutrition
Mortuary Science
Health Information Management
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| (* most can also be done as post-baccalaureate programs) |
Post-baccalaureate Certificate or Accelerated Degree Programs (4 years at Ship, then 1 year at another institution)
Medical Technology
Cytotechnology
Respiratory Therapy
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
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Histotechnology
Nursing (accelerated BSN)
Diagnostic Imaging
Cytotechnology
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Masters Degree Programs (4 years at Ship, then 2 years at another institution)
Physician Assistant
Occupational Therapy (entry-level masters)
Nursing (entry-level masters)
Forensic Medicine Pathologist Assistant
Speech/Language Pathology
Acupuncture/Herbal Medicine
Laboratory Animal Science
Low Vision Rehabilitation
Orientation & Mobility Therapy
Biological & Medical Illustration
Family Therapy
Gerontology
Emergency Medical Services
Health Care Education
Technology Health Care Management & Supervision
Health Information Systems
Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Therapy & Exercise Science
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Public Health Administration
- epidemiology
- biostatistics
- health service administration
- behavioral sciences (health education)
- environmental health sciences
Creative Arts in Therapy
- art therapy
- music therapy
- dance/movement therapy
Biomedical Science Graduate Programs
- clinical microbiology
- microbiology & immunology
- molecular & cellular biology
- pharmacology
- radiation sciences
- toxicology
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Doctoral Programs (4 years at Ship, then 3-4 years at another institution)
3 year professional programs
- Physical Therapy
- Chiropractic
- Naturopathic Medicine
Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences Graduate Programs
- cardiovascular biology
- microbiology & immunology
- molecular & cellular biology
- molecular pathology
- neuroscience
- pharmacology
- physiology
- radiation sciences
- and other disciplines…
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4 year professional programs
- Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
- Allopathic Medicine (M.D.)
- Veterinary Medicine
- Optometry
- Podiatry
- Dentistry
- Audiology
- Pharmacy
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ARTICULATION PROGRAMS
Articulation agreements that Shippensburg University has established with the following health professional programs enable strong academic students who schedule the proper course sequence to apply one year early to the specific affiliate professional school, thereby reducing the time they are in undergraduate school by one year.
The B.S. in Biology is conferred to the student after successful completion of their first professional year. Specific coursework is required during the three years at Shippensburg University, so early planning with your advisor is essential if you are interested in these opportunities.
- New York Chiropractic College (3+3)
- Logan College of Chiropractic (3+3)
- Temple University School of Dentistry (3+4)
- Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (3+4)
- Pennsylvania College of Optometry (3+4)
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (3+4)
- University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy (3+4)
See Affilations for more details