Explore

There are many health career options out there for students to explore. The Health Advising Team and the Office of Academic Advising support students as they learn about the variety of health degree programs at the University of Northern Iowa, as well as programs that are not offered at the UNI.

Types of Health Programs

Career exploration is essential in making an informed decision about your future career in healthcare. There are many pathways for you to follow to enter a health-related career!

Different health-related careers will require varying levels of education and experience. The list below highlights common health fields student pursue, organized by degree required.

Graduate Programs

Athletic Training
Audiology
Chiropractic
Dentistry
Medical (MD or DO)
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physician Assistant
Physical Therapy
Veterinary Medicine
Speech-Language Pathology

Undergraduate Programs

Nursing
Radiography
Sonography
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Medical Imaging

Associate Degree Programs

Dental Hygienist
Medical Laboratory Technician
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Physical Therapy Assistant

Not sure where to start exploring?

There are many resources available to assist you!

Explore Health Careers - information about careers in healthcare, including job descriptions, job outlook, and academic requirements
About Health Careers - general information on health career topics

Don't forget the Office of Academic Advising has general academic advisors who can help you explore options! Click here to request to meet with an advisor!