Biomedical Science

Biomedicians are typically active in biomedical research and tend to have more limited and research oriented contact with patients than physicians. Biomedical scientists study disease, drugs, and other topics related to human health. Their role is to develop or improve treatments, vaccines, equipment, and techniques involving health care.

Biomedical scientists tend to focus more on basic science and research over treatment techniques and day-to-day medicine as their more patient-oriented physician counterparts.

Professionals educated in fields other than medicine might also contribute to medical overall knowledge. Examples include biological scientists such as molecular biologists.

Careers

Medical and Health Services Managers
Wage: $101,340
10 Year Growth Rate: 32.0%
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
Biomedical Engineers
Wage: $97,410
10 Year Growth Rate: 6.0%
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
Medical Scientists
Wage: $95,310
10 Year Growth Rate: 17.0%
Education Requirements:
Doctoral or professional degree
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
Wage: $57,800
10 Year Growth Rate: 11.0%
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Wage: $36,930
10 Year Growth Rate: 11.0%
Education Requirements:
Postsecondary nondegree award