Career Insight: Healthcare and Biological Sciences
Course Description
Delve into medicine, public health, or research!
Explore possible paths to follow during and after college, as you look deeper into how you might pursue your passions. Whether your interests will take you into the OR and examining room or behind the bench, your journey begins here at UChicago.
In the morning, UChicago professors, lecturers, and researchers will introduce you to key concepts and practices in the biological sciences through lectures, discussions, readings, and hands-on activities designed to reveal a range of possible pursuits.
In the afternoon, connect with practitioners through presentations, informational interviews, and career treks around the city, and with Career Advancement staff who will help you consider what various career paths you might follow within the world of healthcare and the biological sciences and cultivate the skills you need to begin to pursue those opportunities.
You will put your skills and knowledge into practice in a small-group final project as well as individual reflection essays and other assignments.
Academic Interest
Biological Sciences, Psychology and Neuroscience
Application Materials
A complete application includes a transcript, two short essays, a letter of recommendation, writing sample, application fee, and a submitted parent confirmation. If you are seeking need-based financial aid, you must indicate that in your application before it is submitted. Please refer to the Application Instructions for complete details.
Instructor(s)
Select UChicago professors, lecturers, and researchers and professionals in related fields.
Cost
$5,890