Health and Life Sciences

The Health and Life Sciences Career Pathway offers a multitude of diverse opportunities with focuses on areas such as research, treatment and prevention of illness and injury in humans and animals, and public safety and health.

People working in this pathway tend to have an interest in science, with strong analytical abilities.  They often enjoy problem-solving and have a desire to help others.

Just a few of the many professions in the Health and Life Sciences pathway include nursing, occupational therapy, public health, medicine, pharmacy, biomedical sciences, health education, veterinary medicine, and dentistry.

Work locations and environments can vary widely for these occupations.  In addition to hospitals and clinics, some health professionals may find themselves working in schools, labs, offices, universities, or even traveling and providing in-home services.

Students interested in exploring this pathway or wanting assistance in any stage of their career journey within it can make a career planning appointment with the Senior Manager for Career Pathways, Brendan Daigle, or Career Coach, Kyle Schramm.

From Zoo Habitats to Equine Hospitals: UF Students Explore Animal-Focused Careers

On Tuesday, May 12, 15 University of Florida students—ranging from sophomores to graduate students and representing majors such as biology, animal sciences, wildlife ecology and conservation, and sociology—participated in a Career Trek to ZooTampa and the UF Veterinary Hospital at …

By Brendan Daigle
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2026 Spring Synergy – Dental Research Poster Presentation Submissions

The UF College of Dentistry Office of Research is currently accepting abstract submissions for poster presentations at the college’s annual Spring Synergy on April 8th.

They welcome poster presentations from undergraduate/pre-dental students, current DMD students, master’s degree candidates and residents, …

By Brendan Daigle
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Prepare for the HELPS Fair: Pursuing Careers in Healthcare, Education, Legal, and Public Service/Non-Profit Sectors

Are you planning to attend the HELPS Fair? We hosted a workshop to help you prepare for the event, including how to research participating employers, update your resume, practice your professional introduction or elevator pitch, and confidently connect with recruiters …

By Yvonne Scull
Yvonne Scull
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Explore Consulting Careers: McKinsey, Bain, & BCG

McKinsey@UF: The Real Deal with McKinsey & Company

March 5 | NEB 0202, New Engineering Building | 4:30–6:30 PM

Curious about what it’s really like to work at McKinsey? Join us for The Real Deal with McKinsey & Company, an interactive culture …

By Zita Gonzalez
Zita Gonzalez Manager for Human Services, Consulting, and Education
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New LinkedIn Learning Healthcare Resources Now Available for Students

If you’re preparing for a career in health or life sciences, there’s a new set of resources you’ll definitely want to explore. LinkedIn Learning has just launched a dedicated Healthcare Content Page designed to help nursing students, healthcare professionals, and …

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Alumni Connections

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  • Houston, Texas
  • Owner Equilibrium Multisport
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  • Supervisor Unemployed
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  • Facilitator Mirror Image Leadership Academy - MILA
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Credentials and Courses

Certified Nursing Assistant

Gator CNA offers both in-person and online options for CNA training and exam prep.  Class prices do not include the…

CPR, AED, and First Aid

Receive CPR, AED, and First Aid certification through Gator CPR.  They offer both Health and Safety Institute (HSI) and American…

Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Public Health and Healthcare

UF’s College of Public Health & Health Professions offers an undergraduate certificate in AI in Public Health & Healthcare.  The…

Data and Electronic Health Records

This free Coursera course is part of the Johns Hopkins Medical Office Manager Professional Certificate.  See the website for more…

Designing Big Data Healthcare Studies

This LinkedIn Learning course on epidemiology study design has two parts, so be sure to check them both out.  The…

How to Become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Taught by Cinematic Health Education
Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) play a critical role in helping nursing homes and hospitals function effectively and efficiently. These health…

The AI-Driven Healthcare Administrator

Taught by Wuraola Oyewusi
This tips course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to harness the power of artificial…

Generative AI in Healthcare: Transforming Bedside Outcomes

Taught by Zain Khalpey, MD, PhD, FACS
The healthcare landscape is being transformed by AI, creating both opportunities and challenges for medical professionals. This course bridges the…

Excel for Healthcare: Practical Applications and Skills

Taught by Wuraola Oyewusi
Looking to upskill as a healthcare professional? This hands-on course is designed to equip healthcare workers with practical Excel skills…

SQL for Healthcare Professionals

Taught by Thais Cooke
In this course, healthcare data analyst Thais Cooke shows you how to integrate SQL in the field of healthcare. With…

Machine Learning Fundamentals for Healthcare

Taught by Wuraola Oyewusi
There’s an increased demand to integrate AI and machine learning workflows into many different business sectors. This is especially true…

An Introduction to How Generative AI Will Transform Healthcare

Taught by Matthew Lungren MD MPH
From workflow efficiency to clinical decision support to innovative drug discovery and more, AI will transform the healthcare ecosystem. In…

Building a HIPAA Compliance Program

Taught by Terra Cooke
Enacted by the United States Congress in 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act—or HIPAA, for short—established new rules…

Hands-on Data Science and AI for Healthcare

Taught by Wuraola Oyewusi
Healthcare is chock-full of all kinds of data, which makes it one of the best fields to apply analytic data…

Top 10 Skills for Healthcare Data Analysts

Taught by Ben Sullins
The healthcare industry is one of the most complex and demanding industries in the world. And one of the most…

Alteryx for Healthcare

Taught by Kishan Iyer
In this course, Kishan Iyer shows you how to use Alteryx Designer—an intuitive, drag-and-drop, no-code/low-code tool to build preparation and…

Exploring the Top Entry-Level Jobs in Healthcare

Taught by Christine Alexander
Are you interested in pivoting into a career in healthcare? Instructor Christine Alexander introduces ten high-demand, entry-level jobs in healthcare…

Evaluating College as an Investment

Taught by WealthFit
College is supposed to help people start their careers off right. But if you pick the wrong major for you—and…

SAS Essential Training: 1 Descriptive Analysis for Healthcare Research

Taught by Monika Wahi
After literally decades on the scene, SAS is still an industry leader in the world of big data. If healthcare…

SAS Essential Training: 2 Regression Analysis for Healthcare Research

Taught by Monika Wahi
SAS is a venerable data analytics platform that boasts millions of users worldwide and a slew of useful features. In…

Forage Job Simulations

Explore Career Options with Forage.

Forage offers virtual work simulations that allow you to explore what it is like to work within a variety of of industries. These opportunities are completely free, with no prior experience or application needed to get started.

Career Resources

A wealth of resources for pre-health students.

This Pre-Health Outreach Guide is designed to help students connect with faculty, physicians, and healthcare professionals to gain valuable research …

Credentials are focused qualifications such as nondegree certificates, microcredentials, digital badges, and professional certifications that demonstrate mastery of specific skills, …

This guide explains what a growth year is, why you might consider taking one, and offers suggestions for activities to …

The personal statement is a way for pre-health students to tell their story. Applicants may expand on their, ‘distance traveled”, …

Contact & Location

Phone
352-392-1601
Address

J. Wayne Reitz Union
Suite 1300
PO Box 118507
Gainesville, FL 32611-8507

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

We are located on Level 1 of the Reitz Union.