Medical courses are some of the most admirable majors you can choose in college, and if you have a strong drive to help people and utilize your social skills, then working in healthcare is an excellent option for achieving success. But what if you feel woozy at the mere mention of blood? That could be a problem in some patient-facing roles. However, that doesn’t mean you need to strike all medical options off your course consideration list.
There are plenty of medical majors that don’t involve even a drop of blood. Keep on reading to find out about the options that could easily end up being your calling.
Medical Research
Admittedly, not all medical research is blood-free. For example, chemistry is worth considering if you like the idea of blood-free research that involves exploring the properties of elements or chemical compounds like picamilon powder rather than deep-diving into a blood sample.
Another great major to consider is bioscience. Admittedly, you should steer clear of body-based options like genetics. Courses such as microbiology and neuroscience are generally safe bets.
If you have a more specific idea of the kind of medical research you would like to be involved with (aside from simply the fact that it needs to be blood-free), then consider more specific technical options, like computer science or engineering.
Physical Medicine
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a major that’s concerned solely with treatments for restoring movement after injury, illness, or disease, such as physical or occupational therapy, neither of which typically requires blood work.
To become a physiatrist (to use the technical term), you can choose from a wide variety of majors, which may include chemistry, biology, or even college-level mathematics. You will also need to complete four years of medical school, which could get a little sticky on the B-word front. However, you could steer yourself safe by opting for a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), which predominantly focuses on the musculoskeletal system and physical therapies within that.
Radiologic Technologist
A radiologic technologist uses equipment and technology to perform medical imaging exams. This could include X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and other imaging tests. While I can’t promise you’ll never encounter the odd gory injury, you’ll most often see patients who are battling with internal injuries of varying degrees.
This is an excellent option if you want to be on the patient frontline despite your slight medical reticence, and it’s a future you can pursue with a major in Radiologic Technology or Radiography. In either case, your studies will be largely equipment-based, allowing you to focus on the job at hand without having to worry about feeling queasy during your lectures.
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