Health Science
Bachelor of Science
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The health care field is booming, with an estimated 2 million new jobs being created through 2031, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Get your start in this exciting and growing field by joining the Health Science Major at Springfield College. This flexible major helps you explore your career options in the health care industry and prepares you to meet your personal goals, whether they involve graduate-level education or an entry-level career in health care. Students in the health science major go on to graduate programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, physician assistant, medicine, biostatistics, public health, and other health-related fields, as well as careers in areas such as health insurance, hospital administration, pharmaceutical sales, and scientific writing.
The health science major is ideal for students who know they want to work in health care and want to explore the options available to them, as well as for students who enter college with specific health care-related career goals already in mind.
What job can I get with a degree in Health Science?
Are you passionate about making a difference in healthcare and wellness? A Health Science degree from Springfield College opens doors to a wide range of exciting and meaningful career opportunities that allow you to transform lives and shape the future of healthcare.
Our Health Science degree is more than an academic program—it's a launch pad for making a real-world impact. Whether you dream of improving community health, driving medical research, or leading healthcare innovation, Springfield College provides the knowledge, skills, and connections to turn your passion into a powerful career.
Data is from the 2024 Occupational Outlook Handbook from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Health education specialists teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop strategies to improve the well-being of individuals and communities.
Health education specialists create workplace programs or suggest modifications that focus on wellness. For example, they may develop incentives for employees to adopt healthy behaviors, such as controlling cholesterol, or recommend changes in the workplace to improve employee health, such as creating smoke-free areas.
Dietitians and nutritionists evaluate the health of their clients through nutrition assessment and diagnostic laboratory testing. Based on their findings, dietitians and nutritionists advise clients on behavior modifications and intervention plans, including which foods to eat—and which to avoid—to improve their health.
Dietitians and nutritionists help prevent or support treatment of health conditions such as heart disease, autoimmune disease, and obesity. Many dietitians and nutritionists provide personalized information for individuals. For example, a dietitian or nutritionist might teach a client with diabetes how to plan meals to improve and balance the person’s blood sugar. Other dietitians and nutritionists work with groups of people who have similar needs. For example, a dietitian or nutritionist might plan a diet with healthy fat and limited sugar to help clients who are at risk for heart disease. Dietitians and nutritionists may work as part of a team with other healthcare staff to coordinate client care.
Medical and health services managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They may manage an entire facility, a specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians. Medical and health services managers must adapt to changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and technology.
