Medical Service Corps
From aerospace physiology to research psychology – Health Care Sciences offers skilled candidates a host of cutting-edge specialties to choose from.
Health Care Sciences
Overview:
In any position in the Navy Health Care Sciences, you’ll be on the cutting edge of scientific practice, research and discovery.
Pay:
In the Navy Medical Service Corps, you'll find the resources to encourage progress. The support of dedicated colleagues. And the freedom to step beyond the role of traditional research. Into a position where your expert judgment and refined skills can have a direct impact on thousands. And where your behind-the-scenes achievements put you at the forefront of medical science.
General Career Description
Rediscover the excitement and sense of purpose that draws you to the health sciences field. Establish physiological guidelines for deep-sea diving and high g-force combat maneuvers. Develop countermeasures for radiation and chemical poisoning. Or conduct a host of other high-level, well-funded studies.
The amazing opportunities in this area of the Medical Service Corps are as fulfilling as they are challenging. Whether you’re a graduate student or a practicing professional, you’ll find exceptional training, generous benefits and the chance to make a greater impact on the world through your profession. Plus, generous educational and financial assistance offers are available in many specialties.
To learn more about what to expect in various Navy Health Care Science careers, please choose any of the specialty links listed below.
Research Specialties
From aerospace physiology to entomology to research psychology, you’ll find Navy Health Care Scientists at the forefront. Pioneering advances in the field.
Aerospace Experimental Psychology
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Promote and ensure safe and effective performance in aviation systems. Also, provide professional and technical guidance in planning and conducting research and development. Learn more
Aerospace Physiology
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Train others in aviation, sensory and acceleration physiology, aeromedical flight aspects, aviation life-support systems, ejection/egress, parachute procedures, aircraft mishap investigation, and water survival. Learn more
Biochemistry
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As a forensic toxicologist, manage and direct operations of military forensic laboratories. As a research biochemist, conduct and manage basic and applied research on biochemical problems of interest to the Navy. Learn more
Entomology
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Plan, direct and participate in operational, consultative, training, quarantine and research programs for infestation prevention and control of arthropod pests. Learn more
Environmental Health
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Focus on prevention and control of diseases in Navy and Marine Corps populations. Learn more
Industrial Hygiene
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Protect people, installations and equipment by managing risk within working, living and operating environments. Learn more
Medical Technology
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Supervise state-of-the-art clinical laboratories in Navy hospitals in the U.S. and many foreign countries. Learn more
Microbiology
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Prevent, detect, diagnose and treat infectious disease threats to our armed forces. Learn more
Physiology
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Apply innovative technologies in physiology and medicine to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate exercise- and training-related injuries. Learn more
Radiation Health
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Serve as a health and safety expert responsible for all aspects of an occupational radiation protection program. Learn more
Research Psychology
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Conduct research and deliver expertise to positively impact the health, safety and performance of servicemembers. Learn more