{"id":19118,"date":"2020-12-16T13:27:44","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T13:27:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=19118"},"modified":"2026-01-14T22:58:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T22:58:38","slug":"health-and-natural-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/pre-major-students\/meta-major-pathways\/health-and-natural-sciences","title":{"rendered":"Health &amp; Natural Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2023\/06\/MMP-HealthNatural-Sciences-Logo-04-2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24501\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:200px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2023\/06\/MMP-HealthNatural-Sciences-Logo-04-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2023\/06\/MMP-HealthNatural-Sciences-Logo-04-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2023\/06\/MMP-HealthNatural-Sciences-Logo-04-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2023\/06\/MMP-HealthNatural-Sciences-Logo-04-2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2023\/06\/MMP-HealthNatural-Sciences-Logo-04-2-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2023\/06\/MMP-HealthNatural-Sciences-Logo-04-2-2048x2048.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2023\/06\/MMP-HealthNatural-Sciences-Logo-04-2-125x125.png 125w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2023\/06\/MMP-HealthNatural-Sciences-Logo-04-2-1920x1921.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2023\/06\/MMP-HealthNatural-Sciences-Logo-04-2-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2023\/06\/MMP-HealthNatural-Sciences-Logo-04-2-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2023\/06\/MMP-HealthNatural-Sciences-Logo-04-2-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-highlight-paragraph-large\">Welcome to the&nbsp;Health &amp; Natural&nbsp;Sciences&nbsp;community!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Majors represented in the&nbsp;Health &amp; Natural Sciences&nbsp;area of study apply knowledge of the physical, chemical, biological, and social sciences to solve problems and advance discoveries. Coursework and other learning experiences related to this academic pathway provide hands-on experience with lab research or field work and enhance students&#8217; abilities to analyze data, identify patterns, manage interactions or predict outcomes. \u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore and compare majors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>See below for side-by-side comparisons of different majors that have similar courses, qualities or career options. Majors are not listed in any particular order. Please contact your current advisor with questions and for more details on admission requirements for that major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*Note:<\/strong> &#8220;<em>What are the prerequisites?<\/em>&#8221;&nbsp;refers to courses students must complete to be admitted&nbsp;into the major and &#8220;<em>Where can I learn more?<\/em>&#8221;&nbsp;provides a link&nbsp;to the major\u2019s program page on our website.<\/p>\n\n\n    \n            <a class=\"bothell-link-block link-block-1 bothell-link-block--margin-top \"\n           style=\"color:var(--wp--custom--color--purple-300)\"\n           href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2023\/07\/HEALTH-NAT-SCIENCES-Major-Compare.pdf\"\n                    >\n                            <span class=\"show-for-sr\">View the health &amp; natural sciences Meta-Major guide<\/span>\n                <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">View the health &amp; natural sciences Meta-Major guide<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block__label-icon bothell-link-block__label-icon--alt\">\n                                        <span class=\"bothell-link-block-dark-purple\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 28.28 42.26\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\">\n  <path d=\"m5.4 42.26 22.87-21.27L5.18 0 0 5.71 16.97 21 .27 36.5l5.14 5.76Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/>\n<\/svg>                    <\/span>\n                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n    \n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan your courses with degree maps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following majors are related to the Business &amp; Policy Meta-Major Pathway; each can offer a unique lens.&nbsp;The first link will&nbsp;direct you to the degree web pages to learn more about the major and&nbsp;the second will download a PDF of the Degree Map for that major. Consult with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/advising\">academic advisors<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more about each major and degree map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/stem\/about\/divisions\/biological-sciences\">Biology website<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2023\/07\/B-Biology-Degree-Map-2022.pdf\">Biology Degree Map<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/10\/STEM-Biology-Degree-Maps-Side-2-v2.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biology Career Preparation Map<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/stem\/undergraduate\/majors\/chemistry\">Chemistry website<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2023\/07\/B-Chemistry-BS-Degree-Map-2022.pdf\">Chemistry Degree Map<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/10\/STEM-Chemistry-Degree-Maps-Side-2-v2.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chemistry Career Preparation Map<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/ias\/undergraduate\/majors\/conservation-restoration-science\">Conservation &amp; Restoration Science website<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2023\/07\/B-Conservation-and-Restoration-Science-Degree-Map-2022.pdf\">CRS Degree Map<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/10\/IAS-Conservation-_-Restoration-Science-Degree-Maps-Side-2-v1.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CRS Career Preparation Map<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/ias\/undergraduate\/majors\/earth-system-science\">Earth System Science website<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2023\/07\/B-Earth-System-Science-Degree-Map-2022.pdf\">ESS Degree Map<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/10\/STEM-Earth-System-Science-Degree-Maps-Side-2-v1.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ESS Career Preparation Map<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"\/nhs\/undergraduate\/health-studies\">Health Studies website<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2023\/07\/B-Health-Studies-Degree-Map-2022.pdf\">HS Degree Map<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/10\/NHS-Health-Studies-Degree-Maps-Side-2-v1.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HS Career Preparation Map<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nursing; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/premajor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2024\/10\/NHS-Nursing-Degree-Maps-Side-2-v1.docx\">Nursing Career Preparation Map<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health &amp; Natural Sciences pathway-related careers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are examples (gathered by Career Services) of possible employment opportunities, related careers, and potential graduate programs for students interested in Business and Policy. Also listed are companies that have hired UW Bothell students. For more specific examples, please visit the individual degree co-curricular map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in careers and graduate programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and other health fields? Visit our&nbsp;<a href=\"\/career-services\/pre-health\">Pre-Health Pathways Advising<\/a>&nbsp;site!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employment opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Healthcare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organic Chemistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hospitals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soil Science&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related careers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analysis Testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conservation Biology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healthcare Administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biotechnology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Companies who have hired on Handshake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seattle Children&#8217;s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Protection Agency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Department of Public Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fred Hutch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Axio Research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>King County<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Master\u2019s of Earth System Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Master\u2019s of Public Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Master\u2019s in Chem-bioinformatics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Master&#8217;s of Public Policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Master&#8217;s in Health Administration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doctor of Medicine or Pharmacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore internships&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering if you should do an internship? Want to figure out where to search for or even&nbsp;create one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/career-services\/appointments\">Make an appointment&nbsp;with a Career Coach<\/a> to explore internship opportunities and develop an internship search action plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create your profile on <a href=\"https:\/\/uw.joinhandshake.com\/\">Handshake<\/a> where you can look for jobs and internships and learn more about career events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the <a href=\"\/career-services\/jobs-and-internships\/internships\">Career Services&nbsp;internship page<\/a>&nbsp;for plenty of information and steps to take.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Internship examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Research Intern<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Molecular Biology Intern<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food Science Intern<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Technician Intern<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental Health &amp; Safety Intern<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forestry Resource Assistant Intern<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore Community Engaged Learning &amp; Research (CELR)&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many UW Bothell programs offer opportunities for CELR.&nbsp;The Office of Community Engaged Learning &amp; Research has many&nbsp;<a href=\"\/connected-learning\/celr\/student-resources\">student-specific resources<\/a>&nbsp;available, from FAQs about CELR courses to volunteer, internship and scholarship information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit UW Bothell&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href=\"\/connected-learning\/celr\">Community Engaged Learning page<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit UW Bothell&#8217;s&nbsp;<a href=\"\/connected-learning\/undergraduate-research\">Undergraduate Research &amp; Creative Practice page<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more about current research opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Study abroad opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Study abroad programs can deepen your understanding of how Arts &amp; Media can impact the lives of people around the world. <a href=\"\/connected-learning\/global\/abroad\">Visit UW Bothell&#8217;s study abroad page<\/a>, managed by the Office of Global Initiatives, to learn more and start the planning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join student organizations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Join student organizations related to your area of interest. 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