West Michigan Health Careers Council
Health care is Michigan’s largest employer and includes jobs like nurses, medical assistants, lab techs, therapists and more. In fact, 40 of the 100 most in-demand jobs in West Michigan are in health care. If you like helping people, solving problems or working as part of a team, a career in health could be a great fit. These jobs are essential to keeping our communities healthy and strong.
Calvin University
Calvin is a Christian liberal arts university located in the college town of Grand Rapids, Michigan. We're known for academic excellence. Our students engage the world with curiosity and conviction.
Description
Calvin University is a private Christian liberal arts university in Grand Rapids, Michigan that blends strong academics with faith-based education. It offers majors, minors, and pre-professional tracks designed to prepare students for meaningful careers and further study.
Calvin has a growing School of Health with a range of healthcare-focused pathways that help students develop the knowledge and experience needed for careers in health and medicine.
Calvin offers structured pre-health tracks that prepare students for professional health schools (like medical, dental, pharmacy, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and more). These aren’t separate degrees but are pathways you complete alongside a major of your choice.
The pre-health program at Calvin emphasizes rigorous coursework, mentorship, clinical experiences, and portfolio development, helping students become competitive applicants for graduate or professional programs.
Career Contact Information
Programs of Study
Direct Healthcare Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Kinesiology & Exercise Science and Health Communication
MA in Speech Language Pathology
BA-MA dual degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology
MS in Exercise Science
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Location Information
Calvin University
3201 Burton SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49546-4388