Health Sciences Internships
Experience That Sets You Apart
In the Health Sciences program, internships offer structured, hands-on learning that bridges academic study with real-world experience. Partnering with community organizations, students apply classroom concepts in professional settings, explore career paths, and build essential skills. These supervised experiences can also fulfill required clinical hours for medical and allied health graduate programs. As part of their Senior Capstone, Health Sciences students have the option to complete an internship that makes a meaningful community impact.
College grads have completed at least one internship
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Employers prefer to hire candidates with relevant work experience
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Interns receive full-time offers
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I can attribute most of the professional decisions I’ve made to my experience as a student in the Department of [Health Sciences].
I think it is really important to get an understanding of all the types of jobs you may qualify for and where you would be productive but also be able to set healthy boundaries and know that work is not your life after graduating, it’s just one piece.
Health Sciences Internship Opportunities
For students preparing for a graduate program in traditional health occupations, such as medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, dentistry, registered dietitian, pharmacy, physician assistant, nursing, as well as health occupations such as naturopathy, acupuncture/TCM, chiropractor, etc. Sites include hospitals, inpatient and outpatient clinics, and community-based free clinics.
For students who wish to intern at a community or corporate site offering fitness-related experiences. These experiences may include conducting fitness assessments, coordinating incentive events, providing personal training, teaching fitness classes, etc. Sites include local club industries, YMCA, YWCA, after-school fitness programs, and for-profit personal training companies.
For students interested in providing health education or wellness coaching to a specific population or on a specific topic in health and wellness, including corporate wellness and college health programs, among others. Sites include health departments, spas, local for-profit and nonprofit businesses, and hospitals/clinics.
For students interested in working with and learning from interning in a non-profit organization. Examples of activities include fundraising, program/event planning, marketing, advocacy, policy development, and other duties related to the non-profit organization’s mission. Sites include QuestionWhy, YES, ChildrenFirst, YMCA, YWCA, ASAP, FEAST, WNCAP, and others.
Jump Start Your Career with an Internship
Jump Start Your Career with an Internship
The UNC Asheville Internship Program offers structured, funded internships each fall, spring, and summer, offering students real-world experience aligned with their academic and career goals. With support from the Career Center in internship matching opportunities, students with at least 60 completed credit hours are eligible to participate. Participants develop learning objectives tied to career readiness competencies and may earn academic credit. The program includes preparation workshops, employer interviews, and ongoing support to help students gain meaningful professional experience.
Ready for what's next?
UNC Asheville’s Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program offers flexibility and support for students interested in the health sciences, public health, or other health-related topics.