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.

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Thinking about a career in medical device or pharmaceutical sales? Our recent panel of UF alumni and friends of the university shared their diverse career journeys and practical advice for students looking to enter this competitive and rewarding field. Here …

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Kyle Schramm Manager for Career Pathways
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Launch Your Healthcare Career with the Army Health Professions Scholarship Program

Are you pursuing a career in healthcare and looking for ways to fund your education? The U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) offers an incredible opportunity for students enrolled in or accepted to accredited professional schools in the U.S. …

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🧬 Boost Your Biotech Career with Biotility Resources

Are you exploring a future in biotechnology, bioscience, or healthcare? Don’t miss these two powerful resources from Biotility at the University of Florida—designed to help you stand out and succeed in the life sciences workforce.

🔹 Biotech Industry Credentials
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17 Non-clinical Healthcare Jobs for a Rewarding Career Behind the Scenes

While clinical healthcare jobs like doctor and nurse often take center stage, non-clinical healthcare careers play an essential role in the industry, making a significant impact on patient care and the overall healthcare system. These jobs are usually behind the …

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Gator Career Chat: Careers in Public Health

Explore Your Future in Public Health!

Are you curious about where a degree in public health can take you? Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or already envisioning your future in the field, Gator Career Chat: Careers in …

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Alumni Connections

  • Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Physician Intermountain Health
Meet Matthew
  • Tampa, Florida
  • Chief Medical officer Baycare
Meet Karin
  • Cincinnati, Ohio
Meet Debbie-Ann
  • CEO, Founder Schtick Pro Well-being Ventures
Meet Trish
  • Houston, Texas
  • Owner Equilibrium Multisport
Meet Dawn
  • Supervisor Unemployed
Meet Sarah
Meet Timothy
  • Facilitator Mirror Image Leadership Academy - MILA
Meet Roggernsy

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, …

Make Your Experience Count through the University Recognized Experiences (URE) Self-Reporting Process

Did you complete a co-curricular (non-credit) experience between …

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

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.