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.

Healthcare Jobs of the Future: Current Trends and Opportunities

Healthcare is an ever-changing field with technological innovations creating constant opportunities for clinicians to advance their careers into new areas. New methods of diagnosis, treatment, and patient care delivery are continually being developed creating new roles that healthcare providers can …

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HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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8 Healthcare Job Interview Mistakes to Avoid

As you navigate your career path in the fast-paced and ever-evolving healthcare industry, the job interview remains a consistent key to success. But too often, qualified candidates stumble and make common interview mistakes that hinder their progress. By identifying and …

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HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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How AI Is Transforming Jobs in Fintech, Healthcare, and Other Industries

In today’s fast-paced world where efficiency is key, automation has become the new reality. From robots to artificial intelligence, workplace automation is shaking up industries worldwide, leaving no job untouched and causing significant disruption on a global scale. And it’s …

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5 Tips for Success in Healthcare Job Interviews

The healthcare industry is demanding. Whether you’re a physician, nurse, or other healthcare professional, your interactions with patients and families can be life changing. As a result, employers are keen on hiring technically proficient individuals with values and personality traits …

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HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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Alumni Connections

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  • Houston, Texas
  • Owner Equilibrium Multisport
Meet Dawn
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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, …

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.