Frequently Asked Questions

• What can I do with a degree from HRS?

  The possibilities are endless. Many of our graduates go on to pursue graduate school while others focus on obtaining careers in the following areas, but not limited to:

  • Health Professions (i.e. Health Consultant, Health Coach, Physician Assistant, Rehabilitation Specialist, Medical Imaging, etc.)
  • Management and Industry (i.e. Corporate Wellness, Health Data Analyst, Grant Writer, Administrator, etc.)
  • Science and Technology (i.e. Researcher, Software Engineer, Medical Lab Technician, Biochemist, Sleep Laboratory Technologist, Equipment Sales Specialist, etc.)
  • Education (i.e. Professor, Health Instructor, Clinical Instructor, Researcher, etc.)
  • Non-Profit/Advocacy (i.e. Public Health Educator, Program Manager, Public Health Specialist, Patient Advocate, etc.)
  • Communication and Media (i.e. Public Relations Manager, Journalist, Healthcare Interpreter, Publisher)
  • Government (i.e. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Women, Infants and Children, U.S. Department of Agriculture)
  • Clinical Operations (i.e. Home Healthcare Specialist, Health Coach, School Food Service Director/Dietitian, etc.)
  • Law Enforcement (i.e. Criminalistics Technician)

• I took AP courses in high school; will those courses transfer to Ohio State?

  Any AP course that you have taken can be helpful. The credits will either transfer in, allowing you to take fewer requirements (assuming your test score is high enough), or your learnings may better prepare you to take the college version of the course. Talk with an HRS advisor about your individual situation. 

• What major is best for pre-PT, pre-OT, pre-Med, etc.?

  There is no “correct” major for professional or graduate schools like PT/OT/Med/PA/etc. You should select a major by asking yourself the following:

  • Is this major flexible enough to fit my prerequisite courses for my intended program?
  • Is this major something I will enjoy/earn good grades in?
  • Does this major provide me with a Plan B in case I don’t get into my program or in case I change my mind?

  HRS undergraduate programs can assist with answering these questions.

   

• Why is Athletic Training becoming a master's degree? Why did Medical Dietetics change to a master's degree?

  Ohio State is forward thinking and has elevated/is elevating these programs to better prepare students for the changes taking place in each program’s national certification requirements of their accrediting bodies. 

• What type of degree is Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physical Therapy (PT)?

  OT and PT are doctorate level programs at Ohio State. Nationally, PT students are required to have a doctorate to be certified and OT students will soon have the same requirement. According to The American Occupational Therapy Association, by 2027, OT students will need a doctoral degree. Ohio State paved the path early on; you will see other schools make this transition in the future. 

• What if I’m not sure this is the right major/career for me?

  When it comes to health care positions, the best way to make a decision is through shadowing. Find someone in your area that holds a position within the profession you’re considering, request that you shadow/observe them at work. Health care can be very hands-on and fast-paced. Witnessing a professional in action makes it easier to decide if this might be a good fit for you. 

• What if I have additional questions?

  The Office of Student Services is the primary academic advising office for students currently enrolled in HRS and for students preparing to apply to one of our programs.

  Contact them:

  • Call: 614-292-1706
  • Email: HRSstudentservices@osumc.edu