The answer is…a LOT. There are so many interesting and rewarding careers available to you once you graduate.
Some you might know about already (like medicine), and some, you might not even be aware of yet. Here are real career examples from our grads.
Health Sciences sample careers
- Associate director
- Doctor
- eHealth analyst
- Epidemiologist
- Health informatics consultant
- Midwife
- Nurse
- Occupational therapist
- Pharmacist
- Physician
- Project manager
- Physiotherapy resident
- Patient and public engagement project coordinator
- Research assistant
- Speech language pathologist
- Statistics data analyst
Videos
Program analyst for Health Canada
Resident doctor
Profiles
Resident Physician
Rithvika's journey from the Waterloo's Health Sciences program to medical school and residency demonstrates how a strong academic foundation, co-op experience, and career exploration can prepare students for success in medicine.
Through opportunities to maintain a competitive GPA, gain diverse work experience, and explore interests both inside and outside healthcare, Waterloo helped Rithvika become a well-rounded and confident medical school applicant.
Discover how Health Sciences provided the flexibility, support, and real-world experience that shaped her path to becoming a physician.
Read Rithvika's full story: How Waterloo Health Sciences Prepared Rithvika for Medical School
Evaluation Research Coordinator, Emergency & Medical Health Programs
Andrew Faller-Saunders chose Waterloo's Health Sciences program because it examined health beyond individual care, exploring the policies, systems, and social factors that shape health outcomes.
Today, as an Evaluation Research Coordinator at North York General Hospital, he works on innovative projects in emergency medicine, mental health, substance use, and healthcare technology.
Discover how the Waterloo Health program prepared him to collaborate with communities, evaluate healthcare programs, and help improve health systems for patients across Ontario.
Read Andrew's full story: From Waterloo Health Sciences to Healthcare Innovation: Andrews' journey in evaluation research
Director of Health & Wellness
When Allie Harrison chose Waterloo's Health Sciences program, she envisioned a career helping others through healthcare.
She didn't expect the program's combination of health science, social determinants of health, research, and communication skills would prepare her for entrepreneurship.
Today, as Director of Health & Wellness at the Keep Your Head Up Foundation, Allie applies the critical thinking, evidence-based decision-making, and community-focused approach she developed at Waterloo to improve accessibility and support people living with brain injuries.
Discover how Health Sciences opened the door to a meaningful and unexpected career path.
Read Allie's full story: How Waterloo Health Sciences helped Allie build a career in health and wellness
Learn more about what our most recent graduates are doing after their degree.