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Clinical Sciences

Focus on prevention (wellness), patient/client diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation as a result of disease or disorders. Students also learn ethics and professionalism and follow the latest technological advances in health care. Work in a wide variety of health care settings

Sample Job Median Pay $56,350 (Surgical Assistant or Technologist)
 
  • High School - Diagnostic Services/Anatomy:
    High School - Health Occupations:
    Health Occupation Programs are offered to 11th and 12th grade students at Marquette Senior High School and Ishpeming High School (open to other high schools as well). Students also complete a semester-long work-based learning clinical experience in a wide variety of health care fields/professions.
     
  • Middle College: 
    Clinical Laboratory Technology 
    Radiography 
    Surgical Technology 
     
  • NMU programs:
    Associate degrees - 2 years
    Clinical Laboratory Technology 
    Radiography 
    Surgical Technology 
    Bachelor's degrees - 4 years
    Clinical Laboratory Science 
         Concentrations: 
          Medical Laboratory Science
          Diagnostic Genetics
          Science Technologist
          Microbiology
          Anatomic Pathology
          Clinical Systems Analyst 
    Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences 
    Clinical Health Science
    Master's degrees 
    Clinical Molecular Diagnostics graduate certificate 
    Clinical Molecular Diagnostics master's degree 
          Track 1 - Clinical Molecular Diagnostics
          Track 2 - Clinical Molecular Laboratory Education

     
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Nursing

Learn ways to effectively work with patients to promote health, prevent illness and care for those with illness, disabilities or at the end of life. You will You will acquire expert knowledge, technical competence and interpersonal skills. Work excel in a variety of hospital and community settings. 

Sample Job Median Pay $81,220 (Registered Nurse)
 
  • High School:
    Health Occupation Programs are offered to 11th and 12th grade students at Marquette Senior High School and Ishpeming High School (open to other high schools as well). Students also complete a semester-long work-based learning clinical experience in a wide variety of health care fields/professions.
     
  • Middle College: 
    Nursing
     
  • NMU programs:
    Bachelor's degrees - 4 years
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    LPN to BSN Program
    Online RN to BSN Program
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Biology & Chemistry

NMU's Biology and Chemistry Departments offer students an array of hands-on learning opportunities. Students engage in research through classwork and laboratories, projects, and independent experiences with faculty mentors. 

Sample Job Median Pay $81,990 (Microbiologist)
 
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Health and Human Performance

As health promotion, exercise and disease prevention have become increasingly important to people, professionals that address these needs play a key role in helping others adopt and enjoy healthier lifestyles. Students can choose to pursue careers as teachers, community health educators, health and fitness professionals, outdoor recreation leaders, sports scientists, athletic trainers, or coaches.

Sample Job Median Pay $53,840 (Athletic Trainer)
 
  • NMU programs:
    Bachelor's degrees - 4 years
    Applied Exercise Science and Health Major
    Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Management Major
    Athletic Coaching Education Major
    Sports Science Major
    Health and Physical Education Secondary Education
    Bachelor's with master's degree - 5 years
    Sports Science/Athletic Training 3+2 Program
    Master's degrees
    Athletic Training
    Admission Requirements for 3+2 Students 
    Exercise Science
     
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Psychological Science

Students have the opportunity to apply what they learn through research experiences, practicums, or in the department's BEAR Center for Applied Behavior Analysis therapies. Work in research, human resources, criminal justice, childcare or education, among others. Many continue their education toward becoming psychologists.

Sample Job Median Pay $49,710 per year (Mental Health Counselor)
 
  • NMU programs:
    Bachelor's degrees - 4 years
    Neuroscience
    Psychology
    Master's degrees
    Applied Behavior Analysis certificate
    Psychology
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Pre-Professional

Pre-professional programs are those that prepare students to enter graduate programs such as medical or dental schools, to become a pharmacist or veterinarian, etc. The preprofessional programs offered at Northern Michigan University not only provide a fascinating journey through liberal studies, but also a cohesive plan for the exact courses you’ll need in order to be prepared to continue on to your professional school. You’ll also get attentive personal guidance from an adviser who knows what it takes to gain entrance into these competitive programs.

Sample Job Median Wage: $97,720 (Physical Therapist)
 
  • NMU programs:
    Pre-Athletic Training
    Pre-Chiropractic
    Pre-Clinical Psychology
    Pre-Dental
    Pre-Engineering
    Pre-Law
    Pre-Medical
    Pre-Optometry
    Pre-Pharmacy
    Pre-Physical Therapy
    Pre-Physician Assistant
    Pre-Veterinary Medicine