Welcome to the Healthcare & Health Sciences Career Pathway!

The Healthcare & Health Sciences Career Pathway at FGCU supports students who are passionate about improving lives through medicine, wellness, research, and healthcare leadership. Careers in this pathway focus on promoting health, preventing disease, and providing care—from direct patient interaction to behind-the-scenes lab work and public health initiatives.

Examples of Healthcare & Health Sciences Occupations:

  • Physician, Dentist, or Pharmacist
  • Registered Nurse
  • Clinical Laboratory Technologist
  • Physical Therapist
  • Health Administrator
  • Public Health Educator
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Physician Assistant
  • Exercise Physiologist
  • Medical or Health Services Manager

Join the Healthcare & Health Sciences Career Pathway on UConnect to take the next step toward a meaningful, impactful career in the healthcare field.

Becoming a Physical Therapist

By American Physical Therapy Association

Physical therapists are licensed doctors who work with multiple patient populations impacted by disease, injury, and movement dysfunction. They optimize quality of life by maintaining, restoring, and improving patient’s ability to move, function, and live …

By Jasmin Jaimes
Jasmin Jaimes Career Advisor II
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Seven Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer

By Association of American Medical Colleges

Summertime on your mind? You’ve worked hard this semester and have earned some well-deserved time to slow down for a change. While summer is your time to relax and recharge, it’s also the perfect …

By Jasmin Jaimes
Jasmin Jaimes Career Advisor II
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Alternative Health Care Careers for Those Who Need a Break from Patient Care

123RF.com/ ismagilov

The majority of healthcare workers go into their careers knowing that they’ll be working with people. For many, it’s the driving force behind their commitment. However, after years in the field, the unrelenting supply of challenging cases sometimes …

By HospitalRecruiting
HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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Phone
(239) 590-7946
Address

The Center for Career & Exploratory Advising
10501 FGCU Boulevard South
Fort Myers, FL 33965

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm