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Healthcare Pathway

Learn to prevent, diagnose and treat medical conditions – or work in research, technology and other roles in health and wellness organizations.

Opportunities

Find your niche — in the classroom and beyond. We’ll help you find your passion and build skills for your career. These are just a few of the resources you’ll have access to at WVU that will prepare you life after WVU.

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Student Organizations

Start your professional network (and add leadership experience to your résumé) by joining major-related clubs.

Facilities

Develop real-world skills in our specialized laboratories, clinics and research centers.

Center for Advanced Imaging
Electron Microscopy Core Facility
Health Research Center
Human Cadaver Lab
Human Performance Innovation Center
Pathology Laboratory for Translational Medicine
Simulation Training and Education for Patient Safety (STEPS) Center
Speech Clinic at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital
WVU Health Sciences
WVU Hearing Center

Courses

Personalize your curriculum with classes related to your interests and career goals.

ATTR 218: Gross Anatomy Lab
BIOL 426: Molecular Biology of Cancer
BIOL 475: Neurobiological Diseases
CHE 480: Cellular Machinery
EXPH 364: Kinesiology
EXPH 450: Theory of Aquatic Therapy
IMMB 405: Scientific Integrity
PATH 440: Clinical Hematology
PSYC 423: Cognition and Memory
SOWK 380: Child Welfare

Careers

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Academics

Find Your Calling

Ateria Walker

"I knew from a very young age I wanted to do nursing. There are so many fields to go into once you’re an RN. I knew I wanted to help people, and this felt like the best fit for me to be able to make a greater impact."

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Related Majors

Explore majors related to this pathway.

Animal and Nutritional Sciences (BS)
Getting into veterinary (or any professional) school is extremely competitive. The Animal and Nutritional Sciences program provides challenging and innovative experiences to give you the best preparation possible.

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Animal and Nutritional Sciences (BSAgr)
With the world’s population continuing to grow, it’s now more important than ever to address the increasing demand for food and fiber. Gain valuable knowledge in animal behavior, health, nutrition and management that will prepare you to make an immediate impact.

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Art Therapy
This major blends art-making, psychology and counseling coursework to prepare you for a unique, creative mental health profession.

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Biochemistry
The path to medical, dental, pharmacy or graduate school starts here. Biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics courses will challenge you in the classroom, while you pursue solutions to the world’s biggest issues in the lab — and build the foundation you need for professional or graduate school.

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Biology
Biology majors study living organisms and the processes of life. Choose from four areas of emphasis to focus your studies: cellular and molecular biology, ecology and environmental biology, genomics and neuroscience.

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Biomedical Engineering
Want to be part of the latest advances in medical technologies and treatment and diagnosis strategies? In biomedical engineering, you can help revolutionize biomedical sciences and our healthcare system.

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Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics
Do you want a bachelor’s degree that prepares you for immediate employment? The national shortage of biomedical laboratory scientists means our students typically have jobs waiting for them when they graduate.

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Chemistry
When you understand chemistry, you begin to understand the extraordinary nature of the world down to its most basic particles. Chemistry is the science of the materials we use, the medicine we take, the environment we live in and the food we eat.

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Coaching and Performance Science
This program will prepare you for the dynamic industry of sport or tactical settings. Students graduate with the competencies to work with a diverse population ranging from high-performing athletes in the athletic or military contexts or to recreational and weekend sport participants.

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Communication Sciences and Disorders
This pre-professional undergraduate program provides a thorough understanding of the basic processes involved in speech, hearing and language.

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Dental Hygiene
Our four-year program opens the door to many career options, from providing clinical care to research to public administration.

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Environmental Microbiology
Microorganisms are everywhere — from plants and animals to air, soil and water. This major prepares you for careers related to the environment, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and food production and safety. In the accelerated option, you can earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years.

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Exercise Physiology
Looking for a pre-medical, pre-dental or other professional degree program? This major combines basic science knowledge with clinical applications. You'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and the only accredited Aquatic Therapy program in the U.S.

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Health Informatics and Information Management
Do you enjoy technology, business and science? HIIM draws on each of these fields to make sure patients’ vital health information is complete, accurate and protected.

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Health Services Management and Leadership
Want to go on to get a master of health administration degree and work in a hospital system? This major is a perfect fit for you.

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Health and Well-being
Do you enjoy helping others? This hands-on, customizable major is perfect preparation for health science careers.

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Human Nutrition and Foods
Nutrition is essential for good health and well-being.

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Immunology and Medical Microbiology
Our program is the only one of its kind in West Virginia and surrounding states. If you are interested in a career in healthcare, research, biosafety or biotechnology, consider the BS in Immunology and Medical Microbiology.

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Music Therapy
Music therapists use a variety of instruments and musical experiences to help babies, children, adolescents, adults and older adults work toward non-music goals related to education, health, rehabilitation and wellness needs.

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Music and Health
Have a passion for music but also want a career in healthcare? You can do both in this major.

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Nursing
Our students receive hands-on experience with real-life situations, so they're learning the best possible care practices before they see patients.

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Nursing (BS to BSN)
The BS-BA to BSN program is an accelerated, full-time program for college graduates who wish to become a registered nurse with a bachelor's degree in nursing.

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Nursing (RN to BSN) - Online
The RN to BSN program offers graduates of diploma and associate degree nursing programs the opportunity to complete requirements for the BSN at the Charleston, Morgantown and Beckley campuses.

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Physical Education and Kinesiology
Learn how to design and deliver physical education programs, how to use and integrate technology into your classwork and get hands-on, real-world experience. Graduates are eligible for certification in Pre-K-Adult Physical Education and Health Education.

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Physics
Physics is crucial to understanding the world around us, the world inside us and the world beyond us. It is the basis of many other sciences, including chemistry, engineering, oceanography, seismology and astronomy (and can be applied to biology or medical science).

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Pre-Pharmacy
To prepare for the professional pharmacy curriculum, you must complete a pre-pharmacy curriculum that emphasizes the biological and chemical sciences. You’ll also take a variety of courses in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

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Psychology
Psychology is the science of behavior. This major allows you to increase your intrapersonal and interpersonal understanding and develop problem-solving, project management and information literacy skills.

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Public Health
Founded on the principle of social justice, the concept of public health ensures that all citizens have the opportunity for good health. It is the art and science of protecting and improving population health through education, service and prevention.

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Social Work
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Social workers help people function the best they can in their environment and circumstance. They provide direct services to people in their homes or places of work and help people to help themselves.

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Sociology
Sociology opens your mind to the hidden structures of social power that affect our everyday life and the major events that are happening around the world.

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Sport and Exercise Psychology
Combine your passion for sports with an evidence-based approach to psychology. You’ll learn about the theory and practice behind working with athletes, exercisers and performers from all backgrounds and domains.

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