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Why Study Health Sciences?<\/h2>\n

Many individuals help people receive quality health care\u2014including non-clinicians working in hospital administration, community health promotion, and other areas in the public and private sectors. These positions require excellent communication and leadership skills, as well as strong backgrounds in life and health sciences. 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Health Sciences (BS) Concentrations<\/h3>\n

One Major, Two Tracks<\/h4>\n

The health sciences major offers two concentrations: health systems management<\/strong><\/a> and health and wellness<\/strong><\/a>. You can concentrate in either or both tracks. And you do not have to decide right away\u2014all health sciences majors take the same six core classes, so you can learn more about what each track entails before committing.<\/p>\n

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Interesting Courses<\/h4>\n
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Learn about the organizational structure and science supporting healthcare through a range of courses, including epidemiology and health care policy and politics.<\/p>\n

Course Descriptions<\/a><\/div>\n

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Internship Opportunities <\/span><\/h4>\n

Chicago offers a wide array of internship opportunities for health sciences majors. North Park students have held internships at many sites, including:<\/p>\n