Health Science

Librarian

People interested in the occupation of a medical librarian have to first undergo an education of a 4-year bachelor program in health science.

Medical librarians locate medical literature by conducting research through databases and reference sources. Their skills are in demand by private businesses, public agencies and medical researchers. Typically, medical librarians hold a master's degree in library science with a concentration in the health sciences, medical library or a similar discipline.

According to the BLS, the national median wage for librarians for May 2015 was $56,880, with most wages ranging from $33,810 to $88,530 a year. Of the top-paying employers for librarians, the federal executive branch of the government paid the highest mean salary of $82,880.

Within some library science graduate programs, students have the option of choosing a health sciences or medical library concentration. Additionally, dual degree programs exist which allow students to obtain both a medical degree and a master's degree in library science.