Careers in medicine and health science that you should consider
by StudyMalaysia.com on August 24, 2016 | Top Stories, Career Guide
Are you comfortable working in a healthcare facility like hospitals, clinics, laboratories, nursing homes, pharmacies and surgeries?
If you are, there are many careers in medicine and health science that you could consider. Some jobs may require you to cope with emergencies on a daily basis, while other careers involve routine work in a laboratory. Read on to find out which career sparks your interest.
If you’re thinking about studying a course in medicine or health science, check out the different occupations you can consider. Do note that the possible occupations listed require various entry level qualifications, with some requiring additional registration or licence from a professional body. As an example, a diploma in pharmacy would enable you to work as an assistant pharmacist whereas to become a registered pharmacist in Malaysia, one would need a degree in pharmacy followed by a year of training, and a year of compulsory service. In addition, you would need to sit and pass the Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination during your training before being registered with the Pharmacy Board of Malaysia.
Healthcare administration
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Clinical laboratory sciences
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Healthcare communications / Information
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Counselling and therapy
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Dentistry
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Sciences (Life science, physiological science, physical science, informatics)
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Healthcare education
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Emergency medical services
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Engineering
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Medicine
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Nursing
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Pharmacy
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Public health
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Radiological technology
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Rehabilitative therapy
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Technical instrumentation
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Vision care
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Wellness and sports medicine
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Dietetics
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Source:
Adapted from “What can I do with a major in the health sciences?”
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- Medicine and Healthcare – Find the Career that Fits
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