Getting Started

Exploring Health Careers

Healthcare is a great industry to have a career. Are you aware of your different options? Start exploring at

• Occupational Outlook Handbook
• Exploring Health Careers.org
• Health Related Program in Michigan
• Oakland University Resources (Career Services and First Year Advising Center)
  • What Can I Do with this Major?
  • Focus 2

 Exploring Majors

***Choice a major based on what you are interested in will mean higher GPA and greater success in your courses...

College of Arts and Sciences

• Biology
• Biochemistry
• Biomedical Science
• Medical Physics
• Other 
  • with Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, Pre-Opt, Pre-Vet, etc. concentration 

School of Health Sciences

• Health Sciences 
  
  • with Holistic Health concentration
  • with Pre-Health Professional Studies concentration
  • with Pre-Pharmacy concentration
• Nutrition
• Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences
  • Medical Laboratory Science
  • Histotechnology
  • Radiologic Technology
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology
  • Pre-Clinical Professions
  • Pre-Pharmacy Sciences 
  • Pre-Physician Assistant
• Exercise Science
  • Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies
  • Pre-Physical Therapy
• Wellness and Health Promotion
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Applied Health Sciences
  • Health Care Leadership
  • Health Care Promotion

School of Engineering and Computer Sciences

• Bio-engineering

Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies

• Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies (Build unique major based on pre-reqs)

Exploring Post Baccalaureate/2nd Degree/Masters Decision Tree

If you are considering additional schooling after your undergrad degree please explore this Decision Tree.

Sign-up for our Pre-Health Newsletter:

• STEP 1: Search for GrizzOrgs on OU's home page
• STEP 2: Click on Explore - GrizzOrgs
• STEP 3: Click Sign-In, then log-in with your NetID and Password
• STEP 4: Search and click on OU Pre-Professional Advising
• STEP 5: Click Join

You are now signed up for the Pre-Professional Newsletter.  Look for the newsletter weekly in your OU email.

To be a COMPETITIVE APPLICANT graduate programs expect to see the following:

Academically

• Required Pre-Req Courses
• Competitive GPA
• Strong Testing Scores (MCAT, PCAT, GRE, etc)

Experiences

• Shadowing in Field
• Community Service in Urban/Rural Settings
• Volunteering in Field
• Active Engagement in Student Organizations (Suggested)
• Research (Highly Recommended)
• Direct Patient Contact Hours (Some Programs Require)

• • Tip:

    • Journal
      • Date/s
      • Length of experience
      • Supervisor
      • Supervisor contact info
      • What you did?
      • What you learned?

Letters of Recommendation

• From Faculty
• From Supervisors
• From Healthcare Professions

Timeline
The Sample Timeline will give you an idea of how to spread out the experiences you need to apply.

• Sample Timeline

Fact Sheets
The Fact Sheets will give you what you need to know about applying to a professional program at a glance.

• Dentistry
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Occupational Therapy
• Optometry
• Pharmacy
• Physical Therapy
• Physician
  • Allopathic (MD)
  • Osteopathic (DO)
  • Podiatry (DPM)
• Physician Assistant
• Veterinary

Other Fact Sheets

• Anesthesiologist Assistant
• Athletic Training
• Audiology
• Chiropractic
• Genetic Counselor
• Naturopathic
• Public Health
• Speech and Language Pathology

Click here to sign-up for the Pre-Health - Getting Started Workshop or email [email protected] to schedule an individual appointment.