Since its inception, the program has been the major of choice for many students who have gone on in the health professions to become medical doctors, optometrists, chiropractors, dentists, nurses, physical therapists, and many other professionals. Because the major is very flexible, it has also been useful for students interested in a variety of other careers such as elementary school teaching, patent law, and technical writing and as a second major for many in the social sciences and humanities.?

Students may sharpen their focus by completing additional courses in the sciences.? Students seeking careers in the health professions should continue their focus in biology and chemistry.? Biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, cell biology, metabolism, immunology, and organic chemistry are among the suggested courses.