Welcome to the world of health!   In this dynamic industry, professionals from various fields come together to promote and support physical, mental, and emotional health.

The health industry, also known as the healthcare sector, encompasses a vast array of organizations, professionals, and services dedicated to promoting, maintaining, and restoring health. This multifaceted industry includes hospitals, clinics, medical practices, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, insurance providers, and allied health professionals. Key players within the health industry work collaboratively to deliver comprehensive medical care, preventive services, diagnostic tests, treatments, and therapies to individuals and communities. Guided by principles of evidence-based medicine, patient-centered care, and ethical standards, the health industry plays a pivotal role in addressing healthcare needs, advancing medical research, and improving overall well-being on a global scale.

Check out the 2023-2024 Infographics for Health Industries here!

The UCLA Career Center is committed to providing information and resources for you to make an informed decision about your career. Below, you will find the following about various fields within the industry:

  • Details about career pathways
  • Key transferable skills relevant to entry-level positions in each industry
  • Average compensation
  • Entry level job titles to begin your search

You will also see details about majors that are most directly related to the industry. However, contrary to the idea that your major defines your career, your major is only one of the many components that will contribute to your post graduate aspirations. Your UCLA degree is designed to train you with transferrable skills that will make you marketable in a wide variety of industries and careers. 

 

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UCLA Alumni Mentors

Explore and connect with UCLA Alumni to help you reach your career and professional goals. Use the UCLA ONE Directory to filter for specific industries and professional experience. Create a profile www.uclaone.com to start connecting with Bruins today.

  • Los Angeles, California
  • Genetic Counseling Assistant UCLA Health
Connect with Giverny
  • Castro Valley, California
  • Internal Medicine Resident Physician Alameda Health System
Connect with Janan
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Clinical Lab Technician I labcorp
Connect with Elisha
  • Lake Worth Beach, Florida
  • Attending Physician Department of Veterans Affairs
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  • Long Beach, California
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  • Finance Manager Genentech
Connect with Zun
  • Visiting Public Health Research Scholar U. S. Fulbright Program & Arabian Gulf University
Connect with Alexander

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