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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.
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University of California - Riverside
Yoga
Iyengar Yoga uses asana (yoga postures) to develop awareness through movement and alignment of the physical body, and then evolves toward ever more subtle refinements and understanding.
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South Dakota State University
Health, Physical Education and Recreation
The HPER Graduate Program exists to provide post-baccalaureate study opportunities leading to a Master of Science degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
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California State University, Los Angeles
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University of Vermont
Physical Therapy
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University at Buffalo
Occupational Therapy, Post-Professional
The M.S. degree program in Occupational Therapy stresses research and the applications of research and technology in the student's area of concentration.
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Mahidol University
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Texas Christian University
Kinesiology
The graduate program in Kinesiology provides students the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the theoretical basis of human movement.
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Oakland University
Master of Science in Exercise Science
This interdisciplinary program emphasizes the role of exercise in health improvement and in the primary and secondary prevention of chronic degenerative disease.
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Doctor of Physical Therapy
The TTUHSC DPT program is a 9 consecutive semester, (3 year) 100 semester credit hour program that culminates with an Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.
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Western Michigan University
Hippotherapy
Students receive training in the use of the horse as a therapeutic modality in the treatment of individuals with handicapping conditions.
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Misericordia University
Occupational Therapy
We have a five year entry level BS/MS program for students who are embarking on their college careers.
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American International College
Physical Therapy
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program prepares the student for entry-level practice by providing professional coursework and clinical experiences.
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Queen's University, Ontario, Canada
Kinesiology and Health Studies
Our programs offer you the opportunity to study human movement from a range of perspectives.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Human Movement Science
Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) The MPT Program is designed for the person with an undergraduate degree in a field other than physical therapy. The program entails two years of full time study.
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Trinity College Dublin
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St. Cloud State University
Exercise Science
The Master of Science in Exercise Science prepares students for clinical, corporate, industrial and higher education employment.
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Southeast Missouri State University
Athletic Administration
An option in the Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration this program is designed for those individuals who aspire to work in intercolelgiate athletics.
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University of Western Ontario
Graduate Program in Physical Therapy
The School offers a Masters of Science degree for physical therapists interested in advanced research and teaching skills.
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Mississippi College
Exercise Science
Kinesiology, the study of human movement, is the art and science on which growing fields like physical therapy are based.
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Leeds Metropolitan University
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Humboldt University Berlin
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University of Hong Kong, The
Physical Education and Sport Sciences
Admission to M.Phil. and Ph.D. research degree programmes only with approved proposal of research. When making inquiries, please state background and desired area of research.
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Northern Arizona University
Physical Therapy, D.P.T.
Our nationally ranked physical therapy program The physical therapy program is offered in Flagstaff and Phoenix.
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University of Manitoba
Physical Therapy
The Master of Physical Therapy (M.P.T.) is an entry-to-practice education credential that is for individuals who do not have a previous degree in physical therapy and/or for those individuals who are
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Texas State University-San Marcos
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