Explore
There are many ways for students to enter the healthcare industry and we're here to help you explore your options and find the best pathways for your goals and interests.
What Interests You?
How do you see your future? Are there types of activities you're most interested in? Check out the career options and the pre-health program that can help you get there.
- Audiologist – Pre-Medicine
- Chiropractor – Pre-Chiropractic
- Dentist – Pre-Dentistry
- Optometrist – Pre-Optometry
- Physician – Pre-Medicine or Pre-Osteopathic Medicine
- Physician Assistant – Pre-Physician Assistant
- Podiatrist – Pre-Podiatry
- Psychiatrist – Pre-Medicine or Pre-Osteopathic Medicine
- Speech-Language Pathologist - CSD
- Veterinarian – Pre-Veterinary
- Chiropractor – Pre-Chiropractic
- Dental Hygienist – Pre-Dentistry
- Dietician and Nutritionist – Nutrition & Diet
- Genetic Counselor - Biology
- Health Coach – Health Studies
- Mental health Counselor - Counseling
- Nurse - Nursing
- Occupational Therapist – Pre-OT
- Pharmacist – Pre-PT
- Physical Therapist – Pre-PT
- Climatologist - ATSC
- Disaster and Emergency Specialist – Public Health?
- Epidemiologist – Public Health
- Environmental Health Specialist – Environmental Science
- Health Equity Director – Public health
- Health Policy Analyst – Public Health
- Infection Preventionist – Public Health
- Global Health Consultant – Public Health
- Occupational Health and Safety Expert – Public Health
- Water Quality Specialist - Chemistry
- Community Health Promoter
- Healthcare Administrator – Health Studies
- Healthcare Marketing and Communication Specialist
- Medical Sales Representative – On the Rise (Software, Medical records, orthopedics, etc)
- Nonprofit executive director
- Public Health Educator – Public Health
- Public Health Nurse - Nursing
- Public Health Nutritionist – N&D
- Social and Community Service Member
- Social Worker – Social Work
- Biostatistician – Math/Biology
- Biomedical Researcher – Pre-med
- Clinical Research Coordinator - Biology
- Forensic Scientist – Forensic Science
- Health Systems Analyst – Health Studies
- Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS
- Medical Researcher – Pre-Med
- Medical Technology Researcher and Developer
- Natural Science Manager - Biology
Additional Healthcare Exploration Resources
- UND Academic and Career Exploration
- Explore Health Careers
- Healthcare Pathways
- Mayo Clinic Explore Healthcare Careers
- US Department of Labor O*Net
- Career Key
Shadowing
Shadowing is a helpful way to explore your careers of interest in healthcare. Many professional programs or employers will value or require shadowing experience. By shadowing different specialties and positions in which you are interested, as well as in different working environments (for example rural vs. populous).