- +1 624 518 1345
- [email protected]
Health & Medicine
What is Health and Medicine?
The health care field refers to the hundreds of professions that support humans’ physical and emotional well-being. Depending upon what kind of degree a student pursues, training in this field may qualify the graduate to perform a wide variety of tasks in a number of different settings. For example, a doctor or nurse provides hands-on service in a hospital or clinic, while medical researchers conduct experiments in laboratory settings, and medical administrative support personnel ensure the secure storage of patient information and facilitate the transmission of important medical information.
Who Should Study Health and Medicine?
If you’re considering a degree in health, nursing or medicine, you may ideally answer “yes” to the following questions:
- Do I have a strong background in the sciences, including biology, chemistry and anatomy?
- Am I reasonably comfortable with math and new technologies, including computers?
- Am I empathic and a good listener?
- Am I a good multi-tasker?
- Do I remain calm under pressure?
- Do I want to dedicate my career to helping people heal?
Ideally, you may also answer “no” to the following questions:
- Am I squeamish?
- Am I germ-phobic?
- Do I get stressed out under pressure?
- Do I prefer language, music and the arts to science and math?
Types of Health and Medicine Careers
Those interested in a career in health, nursing and/or medicine have plenty of paths from which to choose. Individuals who would like to work in direct patient care could consider the following jobs, among others:
- Nurse. Nurses care for ill people, promote health and prevent illness.
- Physician’s assistant. Physician’s assistants provide certain medical services under the supervision of a licensed medical doctor.
- Medical doctor. Medical doctors, or physicians, promote and/or restore health through the diagnosis and treatment of illness.
- Naturopathic doctor. Naturopathic doctors focus on holistic treatment of illness, using natural remedies to treat imbalance within the body.
- Dentist. Dentists care for the teeth, gums and mouth.
- Psychologist. Psychologists study mental processes and help to restore and/or maintain mental health.
- Herbalist. Herbalists use herbs to treat illness and promote health.
- Chiropractor. Chiropractors restore spinal health by using treatments such as spinal manipulation and manipulation of the soft tissues.
- Veterinarian. Veterinarians care for sick and injured animals.
- Acupuncturist. Acupuncturists treat pain or disease by inserting needles at certain points in the skin.
Refine Your Search
Sponsored Degree Programs
-
University of Strathclyde
-
Northumbria University, Newcastle
Medical Biosciences
The MRes Medical Biosciences programme at Northumbria University has been designed to help you develop your knowledge and understanding of the laboratory investigation of disease and apply that in a p
-
University of London International Programs
MSc Clinical Trials
The course aims to help students develop a theoretical and practical understanding of the issues involved in the design, conduct, analysis and interpretation of randomised controlled trials of health
-
University of Sheffield
MSc Biological and Bioprocess Engineering
Our leading experts will support your studies.
-
London School of Economics and Political Science
MSc Biomedicine, Bioscience and Society
This programme develops that aspect of LSE's mission that involves linking the social sciences with developments in the life sciences and biomedicine that are likely to have a fundamental impact upon
-
University of Cambridge
Biotechnology
Requests can be faxed to +44-1223-338723. The Board of Graduate Studies regrets it is unable to take e-mail enquiries. Please do not send e-mail enquiries to webmaster
-
University of Manchester
-
Glasgow Caledonian University
-
University of Paisley
Biotechnology and the Biomedical Sciences
This course has been designed to produce graduates with the necessary skills to make a career in research in the disciplines of blotechnology and biomedical sciences or to prepare them to study for a
-
University of Derby
-
Plymouth University
Sustainable Horticulture and Food Production
As global population hits 7 billion in 2011, we urgently need to consider how our food systems will cope in the coming years. Can they produce enough?
-
London Metropolitan University
Biomedical Sciences
Aims of the course This course is designed for biology, medicine, biomedical and life sciences graduates, and graduates in related scientific subjects and provides a supportive learning environment w
-
University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology
-
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
MSc Demography and Health
This course aims to offer a broad training in the theories and methods of demography and the population sciences and their application to global health, social welfare and economic development.
-
University of Lancaster
Biomedical Science
The MSc in Biomedical Science (by Research) is a one-year degree (or part-time equivalent) in which students carry out a research project in one of our biomedical research laboratories.
-
Nottingham Trent University
-
University of Teesside
Biotechnology
This course is designed to update the knowledge of biotechnologists working in industry or to retrain chemists, chemical engineers or biologists in the field of biotechnology.
-
University of the West of England, Bristol
Medical Microbiology
The University of the West of England is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the leadingcenters for education in the Biomedical Sciences.
-
Keele University
Molecular Parasitology and Vector Biology
The three contributing universities of Keele, Salford and Manchester have considerable complementary research experience in the biology of parasites and the vectors which transmit them.
-
University of Westminster
Applied Biotechnology MSc
This course is designed to meet industry's growing demand for personnel with expertise in applied microbiology and biotechnology.
-
University of Aberdeen
Medical Molecular Microbiology
This programme is designed to provide the initial training in research methodology that can be utilized to investigate the core physiology and biochemistry of bacterial and fungal pathogens.
-
University of Essex
Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology with English for Academic Purposes
Our Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology with English for Academic Purposes is designed for those who need to improve their language and academic skills, as well as their subject knowledge in biological
-
Newcastle University
Industrial and Commercial Biotechnology
This programme is designed for students from a variety of backgrounds who have little biotechnology experience.
-
University of Kent
Biotechnology - Certificate
The University of Kent was founded in 1965 and since then has achieved prominence as one of Britain's most innovative and enterprising universities.
-
University of St Andrews
This article provides a brief overview of the benefits of and differences between English as a Second Language (ESL) programs and Intensive English Programs (IEPs).
This article outlines the different types of US institutions and a few types to choose the best type for you.
This article outlines some of the United States’ most broad and common social norms and gives tips for interacting with them.
Learn more about the field of business administration, management, and operations in the U.S.
To master the TOEFL, one must practice and prepare for it over time. The following article provides advice for practicing and preparing for the TOEFL.