The bureau of Labour Statistics project that approximately 16% of all newwage and salary jobs (3.5 million in total) between 2002 and 2012 will be in health related fields. the job outlook is favourable for those in the health sciences as the entire health service industry is experiencing remarkable growth. A degree in the health sciences opens the door to a diverse and extensive range of opportunities, which include but are not limitedto graduate school in physical therapy, physician's assistant, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, pharmacy, and public health. Also, positions are available in state health departments, country health departments, and laboratories.