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Careers in Health Science

There are many careers to choose from within the health professions. Here is a list of some health science programs and the amount of education required. The Shippensburg University Biology Department also has articulation programs with several institutions giving Health Professions students the opportunity to peruse an accelerated course of study.

Search the web to find key information about job responsibilities, education, and locations of professional programs. You can schedule an appointment to meet with Dr. Alison Fedrow or Dr. Marcie Lehman, Directors of Health Sciences in the Biology Department, to discuss your specific plans and educational opportunities.

Post-baccalaureate Certificate or Accelerated Degree Programs

Students complete 4 years of course work at Ship, and then 1 year at another institution. Programs include:

Medical Technology (Medical Laboratory Science)
Cytotechnology
Histotechnology
Respiratory Therapy
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Nursing (accelerated 2^nd degree BSN)
Diagnostic Imaging (e.g., sonography, radiography)
Invasive Cardiovascular Technology

Master's Degree Programs

Students complete 4 years of course work at Ship, then 2 years at another institution. Most of these programs will require students to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) before applying:

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
Anesthetist Assistant
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

Doctoral Programs

Students complete 4 years of course work at Ship, and then 3-4 years at another institution.

3-Year Professional Programs

Physical Therapy
Chiropractic
Naturopathic Medicine

4-Year Professional Programs

Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences Graduate Programs