Health & Natural Sciences
Welcome to the Health & Natural Sciences community!
Majors represented in the Health & Natural Sciences 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’ abilities to analyze data, identify patterns, manage interactions or predict outcomes. ​
Explore and compare majors
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.
*Note: “What are the prerequisites?” refers to courses students must complete to be admitted into the major and “Where can I learn more?” provides a link to the major’s program page on our website.
Plan your courses with degree maps
The following majors are related to the Business & Policy Meta-Major Pathway; each can offer a unique lens. The first link will direct you to the degree web pages to learn more about the major and the second will download a PDF of the Degree Map for that major. Consult with academic advisors to learn more about each major and degree map.
- Biology website; Biology Degree Map; Biology Career Preparation Map
- Chemistry website; Chemistry Degree Map; Chemistry Career Preparation Map
- Conservation & Restoration Science website; CRS Degree Map; CRS Career Preparation Map
- Earth System Science website; ESS Degree Map; ESS Career Preparation Map
- Health Studies website; HS Degree Map; HS Career Preparation Map
- Nursing; Nursing Career Preparation Map
Health & Natural Sciences pathway-related careers
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 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell students. For more specific examples, please visit the individual degree co-curricular map.
Interested in careers and graduate programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and other health fields? Visit our Pre-Health Pathways Advising site!
Employment opportunities
- Healthcare
- Organic Chemistry
- Global Health
- Hospitals
- Soil Science
- Research
Related careers
- Medicine
- Analysis Testing
- Conservation Biology
- Healthcare Administration
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Compliance
Companies who have hired on Handshake
- Seattle Children’s
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Department of Public Health
- Fred Hutch
- Axio Research
- King County
Graduate programs
- Master’s of Earth System Science
- Master’s of Public Health
- Master’s in Chem-bioinformatics
- Master’s of Public Policy
- Master’s in Health Administration
- Doctor of Medicine or Pharmacy
Explore internships
Wondering if you should do an internship? Want to figure out where to search for or even create one?
- Make an appointment with a Career Coach to explore internship opportunities and develop an internship search action plan.
- Create your profile on where you can look for jobs and internships and learn more about career events.
- Review the Career Services internship page for plenty of information and steps to take.
Internship examples:
- Research Intern
- Molecular Biology Intern
- Food Science Intern
- Environmental Technician Intern
- Environmental Health & Safety Intern
- Forestry Resource Assistant Intern
Explore Community Engaged Learning & Research (CELR)
Many 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell programs offer opportunities for CELR. The Office of Community Engaged Learning & Research has many student-specific resources available, from FAQs about CELR courses to volunteer, internship and scholarship information.
- Visit 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell’s Community Engaged Learning page to learn more.
- Visit 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell’s Undergraduate Research & Creative Practice page to learn more about current research opportunities.
Study abroad opportunities
Study abroad programs can deepen your understanding of how Arts & Media can impact the lives of people around the world. Visit 56³Ô¹ÏÍø Bothell’s study abroad page, managed by the Office of Global Initiatives, to learn more and start the planning process.
Join student organizations
Join student organizations related to your area of interest. You’ll make friends who have similar interests while building skills working on your passions! There are many ways to get involved on campus, such as connecting with campus organizations, student government, and co-curricular activities. To begin exploring, visit the Student Engagement & Activities website.