Health Science

Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.

Step #2: Examine the Brochure on this area.
This will help you learn more about all of the options within this career cluster. If you find that the career descriptions and information match your interests and goals continue to the next step. If not, go back and research more about another career cluster before you move on.

Step #3: Look at the Plan of Study.
A Plan of study will show you what classes you need to take in high school and then types of courses needed at the post-secondary level. Why is this important? You want to be prepared for this career and that begins in high school with taking the right courses. When you plan, you can achieve your goals more efficiently.

Step #4: Find Career Titles in this Cluster.
Use the Career Cluster Model to learn about the pathway options and job titles available in each area.

Step #5: Check out the education, salary and growth rates of this career cluster.
Scroll through the documents to find your career cluster page. Here the career titles are listed with the education needed for each. You will also learn about the annual and hourly salaries and the employment opportunities.

Step #6: Learn as much as you can about your chosen Cluster Area.
You can do this by a job shadow and by talking to people who have these jobs. Then begin to check out programs for the additional training you need for these careers. Talk with your teachers and guidance counselors.

Additional Resources
The National Consortium on Health Science and Technology Education Website provides information related to Career Clusters on shaping national policy on the preparation and employment of health care personnel.

The Mayo Clinic has put together a great comparison chart on the careers, program offered, amount of patient interaction in that career, degree needed and national median salary. See what you think.

This Life Works site helps you explore health and medical science careers. Read success story interviews, browse career descriptions, and check out their college planning suggestions.