Exercise Physiology
Biomedical Sciences	Speech Pathology & Audiology
Medical Laboratory Science

Careers in the Health Industry which may require a Graduate Degree
Careers in the Health Industry which require a Professional School Degree

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Biomedical Sciences

The Biomedical Sciences major prepares individuals for a variety of careers in the health industry through a curriculum consisting of human-oriented and medical science courses, opportunities to complement a strong science background with a minor or two to gain a competitive advantage in the job market, and abundant research opportunities. Resources for the most common career outcomes for Biomedical Sciences majors, with a Bachelor's Degree, are listed here. For assistance with researching other major-related career fields, please make an appointment with a career counselor.

About Biomedical Sciences (with an Undergraduate Degree)

• O*Net: Health Science Career Cluster
• What can I do with a major in Healthcare Sciences?
• What can I do with a major in Biological Sciences?
• About Bioscience

Resources at Marquette

• Marquette University Biomedical Sciences Program Website
• Explore Marquette: Biomedical Sciences Major
• Explore Marquette: What can you do with a major in Biomedical Sciences?
• Marquette University Alumni Association (MUAA) LinkedIn Group
• Marquette University Mentor Opportunities

Websites

• American Medical Association - Preparing for Medical School
• Career in Healthcare & Medical Support
• Explore Health Careers
• Women in Biomedical Careers
• Healthcare Careers You Can Work from Home 
• Minority Students & Health Education: An Online Guide to School Success 

Professional Associations

• American Association for the Advancement of Science
• Academy Health

Student Organizations

• Biomedical Sciences Student Association
• Biomedical Sciences Research Association 
• Brain Brigade at Marquette University 
• Emergency Medical Society
• Foundation for International Medical Relief 
• Pre Student Osteopathic Medical Association 
• Professional Association of Latinx for Medical School Access
• Student Health Advisory Board 

LinkedIn Groups

• Biomedical Sciences
• Professionals in the Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industry
• Science Jobs

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Medical Laboratory Science

About Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Medical and Clinical Technologists and Technicians
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Biological Technicians
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Clinical Laboratory
• O*Net: Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
• O*Net: Clinical Laboratory
• Career One Stop: Medical and Clinical Laboratory Science

Resources at Marquette

• Marquette University Clinical Laboratory Science Program Website
• Explore Marquette: Clinical Laboratory Science Major
• Explore Marquette: What can you do with a major in Clinical Laboratory Science?
• Marquette University Alumni Association (MUAA) LinkedIn Group
• Marquette University Mentor Opportunities

Websites

• Labs are Vital
• Career Center—ASCLS

Professional Associations

• American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
• Association for Clinical Scientists
• Association for Molecular Pathology
• American Society for Clinical Pathology

Student Organizations

• American Medical Student Association
• Clinical Laboratory Science Student Council 
• Emergency Medical Society
• Foundation for International Medical Relief 
• Pre Student Osteopathic Medical Association 
• Professional Association of Latinx for Media School Access

LinkedIn Groups

• American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
• Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist
• Medical Laboratory Scientists

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Exercise Physiology

About Exercise Physiology

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Exercise Physiology 
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Fitness Trainers and Instructors 
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Athletic Trainers
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Therapists
• O*Net: Exercise Physiology
• O*Net: Exercise Physiologists
• Career One Stop: Exercise Physiologists

Resources at Marquette University

• Marquette University Exercise Science Program Website
• Explore Marquette: Exercise Physiology Major
• Explore Marquette: What can you do with a major in Exercise Physiology?
• Marquette University Alumni Association (MUAA) LinkedIn Group
• Marquette University Mentor Opportunities

Websites

• Board Certification for Exercise Physiologists
• American Kinesiology Association Career Center

Professional Associations

• American Society of Exercise Physiologists
• Clinical Exercise Physiology Association
• National Academy of Kinesiology
• American Physical Therapy Association
• American Kinesiology Association

Student Organizations

• American Medical Student Association
• Emergency Medical Society
• Foundation for International Medical Relief 
• Pre Student Osteopathic Medical Association 
• Professional Association of Latinx for Medical School Access

LinkedIn Groups

• Clinical Exercise Physiology Association
• Medical Fitness Association

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Speech Pathology and Audiology

About Speech Pathology and Audiology

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Speech-Language Pathologists
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Audiologists
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Respiratory Therapists
• O*Net: Speech-Language Pathologists
• O*Net: Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
• O*Net: Audiologists
• Career One Stop: Speech-Language Pathologists
• Career One Stop: Audiologists

Resources at Marquette

• Marquette University Speech Pathology and Audiology Program Website
• Explore Marquette: Speech Pathology and Audiology Major
• Explore Marquette: What can you do with a major in Speech Pathology and Audiology?
• Marquette University Alumni Association (MUAA) LinkedIn Group
• Marquette University Mentor Opportunities

Websites

• ASHA—Information for Students
• National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association
• Speech-Language Pathology Job Board
• Certification for Speech Pathologists and Audiologists

Professional Associations

• American Academy of Audiology
• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Educational Audiology Association
• Wisconsin Speech-Language and Audiology Association

Student Organizations

• American Medical Student Association
• Emergency Medical Society
• Foundation for International Medical Relief 
• Professional Association of Latinx for Medical School Access
• National Student Speech, Language, and Hearing Association

LinkedIn Groups

• The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Speech, Language and Hearing Professionals
• Speech Language Pathologists of America
• American Academy of Audiology
• National Student Speech Language Hearing Association

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Professional/Graduate Degrees

Athletic Training
Physical Therapy	Public Health
Physician Assistant Studies	Healthcare Administration

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Athletic Training

About Athletic Training

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Athletic Trainers
• O*Net: Athletic Trainers
• O*Net: Athletic Training
• Career One Stop: Athletic Trainers

Resources at Marquette

• Marquette University Athletic Training Program Website
• Explore Marquette: Athletic Training Major
• Explore Marquette: What can you do with a major in Athletic Training?
• Marquette University Alumni Association (MUAA) LinkedIn Group
• Marquette University Mentor Opportunities

Websites

• Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
• National Athletic Training Association - Student Leadership Committee
• NATA Job Center
• What Can I Do With This Major?: Athletics and Sport

Professional Associations

• National Athletic Trainers Association
• Wisconsin Athletic Trainers Association
• College Athletic Trainers' Society

Student Organizations

• Athletic Training Student Association
• SuperFans

LinkedIn Groups

• National Athletic Trainers' Association
• Certified Fitness Professionals: Personal Trainers, Athletic Trainers, Group Fitness, etc.
• Sports and Athletic Professionals

Physical Therapy

About Physical Therapy

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physical Therapists
• O*Net: Physical Therapists
• Career One Stop: Physical Therapists

Resources at Marquette

• Marquette University Physical Therapy Program Website
• Explore Marquette: Physical Therapy Major
• Explore Marquette: What can you do with a major in Physical Therapy?
• Marquette University Alumni Association (MUAA) LinkedIn Group
• Marquette University Mentor Opportunities

Websites

• The Student Doctor Network
• Student Involvement—American Physical Therapy Association
• The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
• Physical Therapy Licensure
• Today in PT

Professional Associations

• American Physical Therapy Association
• Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association
• World Confederation for Physical Therapy

Student Organizations

• American Medical Student Association
• Emergency Medical Society
• Foundation for International Medical Relief 
• Physical Therapy Student Council 
• Professional Association of Latinx for Medical School Access

LinkedIn Groups

• American Physical Therapy Association
• Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
• Sports Performance & Physical Therapy Group
• Physical Therapist (PT) Network

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Physician Assistant Studies

About Physician Assistant Studies

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physician Assistants
• O*Net: Physician Assistants
• Career One Stop: Physician Assistants

Resources at Marquette

• Marquette University Physician Assistant Studies Program Website
• Explore Marquette: Physician Assistant Major
• Explore Marquette: What can you do with a major in Physician Assistant Studies?
• Marquette University Alumni Association (MUAA) LinkedIn Group
• Marquette University Mentor Opportunities

Websites

• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Professional Associations

• American Academy of Physician Assistants
• Wisconsin Academy of Physician Assistants
• Physician Assistant Education Association
• Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants

Student Organizations

• Alpha Epsilon Delta: The Health Preprofessional Honor Society 
• American Medical Student Association
• Emergency Medical Society
• Foundation for International Medical Relief 
• Professional Association of Latinx for Medical School Access

LinkedIn Groups

• Physician Assistants: Networking, Mentoring & Employment
• Physician Assistant Studies (PAS)

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Public Health

About Public Health

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Health Educators and Community Health Workers 
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Medical and Health Services Managers
• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Epidemiologist
• O*Net: Health Educators
• O*Net: Epidemiologist
• Career One Stop: Public Health
• Public Health Career Guide

Websites

• What is Public Health?
• The Student Doctor Network – Interdisciplinary Forum
• A Guide to Public Health Careers
• What Can I Do With This Major?: Public Health

Professional Associations

• American Public Health Association
• Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
• National Environmental Health Association

Student Organizations

• Alpha Epsilon Delta: The Health Preprofessional Honor Society 
• CHAARG at Marquette 
• Club Cardia
• Student Health Advisory Board
• Global Health Association 

LinkedIn Groups

• American Public Health Association
• Public Health Professionals

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Healthcare Administration

About Healthcare Administration

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Medical and Health Services Managers
• Career One Stop: Medical and Health Services Managers
• O*Net: Medical and Health Services Managers
• What Can I Do With This Major?: Healthcare Sciences

Professional Associations

• American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management
• American College of Healthcare Executives
• National Association of Health Services Executives

Student Organizations

• Student Health Advisory Board
• Global Health Association 

LinkedIn Groups

• American College of Healthcare Executives
• Healthcare Executives Network
• Modern Healthcare

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Careers in Biomedical Sciences which require a Professional School Degree

Medicine	Occupational Therapy
Dentistry	Optometry
Pharmacy	Podiatry
Veterinary Medicine	Chiropractic Medicine
Physical Therapy	Physician Assistant

Medicine

About Medicine

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physicians and Surgeons
• Career One Stop: Physicians and Surgeons 
• O*Net: Physicians
• What Can I Do With This Major?: Medicine

Websites

• Science Blogs—Medicine
• The Student Doctor Network
• Pre-Med Life Magazine
• Association of American Medical Colleges
• Summer Medical and Dental Education (SMDEP)

Professional Associations

• American Medical Association
• Association of American Physicians and Surgeons

Student Organizations

• American Medical Student Association
• Emergency Medical Society
• Foundation for International Medical Relief 
• Physical Therapy Student Council 
• Professional Association of Latinx for Medical School Access

LinkedIn Groups

• American College of Physicians
• Medical Doctor (MD) Network

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Dentistry

About Dentistry

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Dentists
• Career One Stop: Dentists
• O*Net: Dentists

Websites

• The Student Doctor Network
• Summer Medical and Dental Education (SMDEP)

Professional Associations

• American Dental Association
• National Dental Association

Student Organizations

• Pre-Dental Organization of Marquette University

LinkedIn Groups

• Dentist Network
• Dental Geeks

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Pharmacy

About Pharmacy

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Pharmacists
• Career One Stop: Pharmacists
• O*Net: Pharmacists

Websites

• The Student Doctor Network
• Pharmacy Student Forum
• Pharmacy College Application Service
• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

Professional Associations

• American Pharmacists Association
• National Community Pharmacists Association

LinkedIn Groups

• American Pharmacists Association
• Pharmacy Professionals Network
• Pharmacy Jobs

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Veterinary Medicine

About Veterinary Medicine

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Veterinarians
• Career One Stop: Veterinarian
• O*Net: Veterinarians

Websites

• The Student Doctor Network

Professional Associations

• American Veterinary Medical Association
• National Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
• American Society of Animal Science

LinkedIn Groups

• Veterinary Professionals
• American Society of Animal Science

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Occupational Therapy

About Occupational Therapy

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Therapists
• Career One Stop: Occupational Therapist
• O*Net: Occupational Therapist

Websites

• The American Occupational Therapy Association 
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• The Student Doctor Network

Professional Associations

• American Occupational Therapy Association
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• American Occupational Therapy Foundation

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Optometry

About Optometry

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Optometrists
• Career One Stop: Optometrists
• O*Net: Optometrist

Websites

• The Student Doctor Network

Professional Associations

• American Optometric Association
• American Academy of Optometry
• Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry

Student Organizations

• Pre-Optometry Club

LinkedIn Groups

• American Academy of Optometry
• Optometry USA

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Podiatry

About Podiatry

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Podiatrists
• Career One Stop: Podiatrists
• O*Net: Podiatrists

Websites

• The Student Doctor Network

Professional Associations

• American Podiatric Medical Association
• American Podiatric Medical Students' Association

LinkedIn Groups

• American Podiatric Medical Association
• Podiatry Today

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Chiropractic Medicine

About Chiropractic Medicine

• Bureau of Labor Statistics: Chiropractors
• Career One Stop: Chiropractors
• O*Net: Chiropractor

Websites

• The Student Doctor Network

Professional Associations

• American Chiropractic Association
• International Chiropractic Association
• Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards

LinkedIn Groups

• American Chiropractic Association
• Chiropractic Professionals
• American Chiropractic Association Council on Occupational Health

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