Pre-health Professional Studies - School of Health Sciences

School of Health Sciences

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Rochester, MI 48309-4452
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Within the Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, students may choose to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree with a concentration in Pre-health Professional Studies. This concentration combines a broad spectrum of social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences and health sciences courses for students who desire a generalized, health-focused academic experience.

The concentration prepares students for graduate programs in public health, medicine, or other professional programs. Career paths include community engagement, nonprofit organizations, holistic health and wellness education.

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Career Information

Due to an aging population, leading to greater demand for healthcare services, occupations in health and health care are expected to increase significantly over the next decade.

Job Outlook
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects health care jobs to grow 15 percent between now and 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.4 million new jobs.

Average Salary
The BLS reports that the median annual wage for healthcare practitioners and technical occupations was $69,870 in May 2020. The median annual wage for physician assistants was $115,390. Wages for physicians and surgeons are among the highest of all occupations, with a median salary equal to or greater than $208,000 per year.