Careers in Biobehavioral Health

The Biobehavioral Health program may be the right choice for you if you are interested in the health and medical field. This degree provides a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing additional education opportunities such as graduate school, medical school, or other health profession programs.

Clinical: Interested in pursuing a career as a healthcare provider? The skills and knowledge that you gain in the BBH program provide a great foundation for graduate school, medical school, or other health profession programs. With additional graduate-level training and licensure, you may work as a medical doctor, a physician’s assistant, a nurse, a physical therapist, or an occupational therapist.

Public Health: This program may be right for those interested in working in research or as a government employee with organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or a state health department. In these fields, you may help identify health concerns facing a population or conduct research on how an epidemic can be averted.

Community Health Promotion: For those interested in the social aspect of health, you may work for a service organization that bring health awareness and best practices to light for others. You may also work to influence policy and public opinion on health issues.

Employee/Corporate Health: If you are interested in helping companies keep their employees healthy, you may work for a corporation to deliver health promotion and intervention programs to support employee wellness. Or you may help advocate for patients within a health system or health plan.

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