Gap Year Opportunities
Types of jobs that do not require a certification:
- Research Assistant
- Research Coordinator
- AmeriCorps
- National Health Corps
- Health Outreach
- Physical Health and Wellness Coordinator
- Scribe
- Pharmacuetical/Medical Sales
- Health Outreach Specialist
- Health Aide
- Project Manager
- Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy Aide
- Recovery Specialist
- HIV Prevention and Outreach Specialist
- Behavioral Research Associate
- Resident Assistant at Recovery Homes
- Health Information Clerk
- Medical/Dental/Optometry Receptionist
- Population Health Coordinator
- Women's Health Promoter
- Clinical Support Specialist
- Peace Corps (2 Years)
- Program Assistant
- Home Health Care Coordinator
- Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
- Crisis Worker
- Patient Care Coordinator
- Community Outreach and Prevention Specialist
- Service Coordinator
- Health Outreach
Types of jobs that may or may not require a certification:
- Patient Care Technician
- Behavioral Technician (typically does not require a certification but may need a CNA)
- Medical Assistant
Types of jobs that require a certification:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomist
- Veterinary Technician
Records Enhancer Post-Baccalaureate Programs (Typically 1 Year)
This is a program for a student who has a lower overall and science GPA after undergraduate (typically in the 2's and low 3's). These programs provide classes in upper level sciences and advising support. By taking advanced undergraduate courses/masters level courses, your GPA as an applicant will reflect your work and give you a better advantage for acceptance into professional school.
Local Post-Baccalaureate Programs:- Rosalind Franklin University: Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (10 months)
- Midwestern University: Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences (9 months)
- Loyola University: Master of Science in Medical Physiololgy (9 months)
- Loyola University: Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences (9 months)
- Rush University: Master of Science in Biotechnology (9 months)
- Illinois Institute of Technology: Master in Biology for Health Professions (12 months)
- Roosevelt University: Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences (9 months)
Career Changer Post-Baccalaureate Programs (Typically 2 Years or More)
Career Changer Post-Baccalaureate Programs are typically for students who have not taken any of the science courses needed for acceptance into professional health prgrograms:
Local Career Changer Programs:
Traditional Master's Degree Programs (Typically 2 Years)
Students can also pursue a traditional masters degree in an area of interests such as: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Genetics, Immuniology, Anatomy, Public Health, Neuroscience and much more.