Healthcare and Health Sciences

The best health care practitioners are committed to giving their patients the best care possible. These health care practitioners prioritize keeping up with the latest developments in the field, continuing to study and learn long after their initial schooling ends. If you have a similar interest in lifelong learning, it’s a good idea to consider entering the health care field.

A few examples of career pathways include:  Dentistry, General Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Veterinary Medicine.

Interested in pursuing a pre-health track?

The Dr. A. Randle & Marilyn W. White Health Professions Resource Center at Mississippi State University offers academic advising and resources for students pursuing careers in healthcare fields. For more information, contact them at prehealth@msstate.edu or visit their website: The Health Professions Resource Center.

18 Skills to Put on a Resume for Healthcare Jobs

Healthcare employers look for candidates who bring both solid technical skills and a compassionate approach to patient care. Picking the right skills for your healthcare resume can help you show you’re a good match for the job. It highlights your …

Read more

Which industries will hire the most healthcare workers in 2025?

When you think of a healthcare worker, where do you envision them working? A hospital? Medical clinic? You wouldn’t be alone.

But not all healthcare workers work in healthcare settings. We reached out to 12 hiring experts to find out …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
Read more

Sidebar

LinkedIn Learning

Alumni Connections

  • Marietta, GA
Meet Chase
  • Tampa, Florida
  • Owner and General Manager Crisis Prevention and Reco
Meet Brian
  • Jackson, MS
  • Medical Student University of Mississippi Medical Center
Meet Dylan
  • Nashville, TN
  • Surgical ICU/ Cath Lab Vanderbilt Medical Center
Meet Jason
  • San Jose, CA
  • Chief Financial Officer and Vice President Stryker Corporation
Meet Glenn
  • Chattanooga, TN
Meet Barrett
  • Peachtree Corners, GA
  • N/A n/a
Meet Steven
  • Collierville, TN
  • Physician Assistant West Cancer Center & Research Institute
Meet Kate
  • Greenwood, MS
  • Manager Waffle House, Inc.
Meet Carissa
  • Corvallis, OR
Meet Brandon
  • Hernando, MS
  • Physical Therapist Methodist Healthcare
Meet Molly
  • New York, NY
Meet Jamie

Career Center Office

300 Montgomery Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3344
Fax: 662.325.7975
Email: career@career.msstate.edu

Mailing Address

Post Office Box P
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9533

Co-op Program Office

335 McCain Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3823
Fax: 662.325.8733
Email: coop@career.msstate.edu

Mailing Address

Post Office Box 6046
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9548

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Drop-In Hours
Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm