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What can I do with a bachelors of biomedical sciences major?
Hi, I am a current high school student who would love to major in biomedical sciences next year in college. I wish to work with children, as a pediatrician or something of that field. However, I don’t want to do lab-based work with my degree before attending medical school. I’m still also unsure if I even want to do medicine. #medicine #biology #doctor #biology #biology #doctor #college #healthcare
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Dear Chizaram,
A Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences provides a strong foundation in various areas of biology and medicine, making it a versatile degree with numerous career opportunities. While some graduates may choose to pursue medical school to become doctors or pediatricians, others may opt for alternative healthcare-related careers or fields that do not require extensive lab work. Here are some potential career paths for individuals with a Biomedical Sciences degree:
Healthcare and Research: Graduates can work in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies. Roles may include medical and health services manager, clinical laboratory scientist, medical writer, or research assistant. These positions often involve analyzing data, developing treatment plans, managing teams, and conducting research studies.
Education: Biomedical Sciences graduates can also pursue teaching careers at the secondary or post-secondary level. They can teach biology, chemistry, or other related subjects to students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare or science.
Public Health: Public health professionals work to prevent diseases and injuries and promote overall wellness within communities. Biomedical Sciences graduates can specialize in areas such as epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health sciences, or health policy and management.
Biotechnology: This field involves using biological processes to develop new technologies and products. Careers include genetic engineering technician, biotechnology research scientist, or quality control specialist in a biotech lab.
Pharmaceuticals: Graduates can work as pharmaceutical sales representatives or researchers in the pharmaceutical industry. They may be involved in marketing drugs to healthcare providers or conducting clinical trials to test new medications’ safety and efficacy.
Nonprofit Organizations: Many nonprofits focus on improving public health through education, advocacy, and community outreach programs. Biomedical Sciences graduates can work as program managers or researchers for organizations like the American Red Cross or the World Health Organization (WHO).
Government Agencies: Federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) employ scientists with backgrounds in biomedical sciences to conduct research on diseases and develop public health policies based on their findings. State and local governments also hire professionals for roles such as public health educator or environmental scientist to ensure community safety and wellbeing.
Science Writing: For those who enjoy writing but don’t want to work directly with patients or conduct lab experiments daily, science writing offers an opportunity to share scientific knowledge with the public through articles, reports, books, blogs, newsletters, websites, social media platforms, podcasts/videocasts/webinars/online courses/e-books/apps/games/virtual simulations/interactive tools/multimedia presentations/infographics/posters/presentations/whitepapers/technical manuals/user guides/instructional materials/training materials etc.,
While maintaining accuracy of information presented is crucial for this role as well as excellent communication skills are required to make complex scientific concepts accessible to general audience effectively without oversimplifying them too much which might lead to misconceptions among readers which could have serious consequences especially when dealing with sensitive topics.
GOD BLESS YOU!
JC.
A Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences provides a strong foundation in various areas of biology and medicine, making it a versatile degree with numerous career opportunities. While some graduates may choose to pursue medical school to become doctors or pediatricians, others may opt for alternative healthcare-related careers or fields that do not require extensive lab work. Here are some potential career paths for individuals with a Biomedical Sciences degree:
Healthcare and Research: Graduates can work in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies. Roles may include medical and health services manager, clinical laboratory scientist, medical writer, or research assistant. These positions often involve analyzing data, developing treatment plans, managing teams, and conducting research studies.
Education: Biomedical Sciences graduates can also pursue teaching careers at the secondary or post-secondary level. They can teach biology, chemistry, or other related subjects to students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare or science.
Public Health: Public health professionals work to prevent diseases and injuries and promote overall wellness within communities. Biomedical Sciences graduates can specialize in areas such as epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health sciences, or health policy and management.
Biotechnology: This field involves using biological processes to develop new technologies and products. Careers include genetic engineering technician, biotechnology research scientist, or quality control specialist in a biotech lab.
Pharmaceuticals: Graduates can work as pharmaceutical sales representatives or researchers in the pharmaceutical industry. They may be involved in marketing drugs to healthcare providers or conducting clinical trials to test new medications’ safety and efficacy.
Nonprofit Organizations: Many nonprofits focus on improving public health through education, advocacy, and community outreach programs. Biomedical Sciences graduates can work as program managers or researchers for organizations like the American Red Cross or the World Health Organization (WHO).
Government Agencies: Federal agencies like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) employ scientists with backgrounds in biomedical sciences to conduct research on diseases and develop public health policies based on their findings. State and local governments also hire professionals for roles such as public health educator or environmental scientist to ensure community safety and wellbeing.
Science Writing: For those who enjoy writing but don’t want to work directly with patients or conduct lab experiments daily, science writing offers an opportunity to share scientific knowledge with the public through articles, reports, books, blogs, newsletters, websites, social media platforms, podcasts/videocasts/webinars/online courses/e-books/apps/games/virtual simulations/interactive tools/multimedia presentations/infographics/posters/presentations/whitepapers/technical manuals/user guides/instructional materials/training materials etc.,
While maintaining accuracy of information presented is crucial for this role as well as excellent communication skills are required to make complex scientific concepts accessible to general audience effectively without oversimplifying them too much which might lead to misconceptions among readers which could have serious consequences especially when dealing with sensitive topics.
GOD BLESS YOU!
JC.
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Sydney’s Answer
Hi! Great question. So, to go to medical school, no matter what your major is, you don't have to do research. It is simply an option you have to differentiate your application from your peers who are applying to med. school, too. Interning at doctors' offices, hospitals, volunteering at medical organizations and shadowing doctors are all great things to do that do not involve laboratory work that can kind of "supplement" your application without doing research. Make sure that you look into how much clinical experience you need to stand out as an applicant. (look here: https://students-residents.aamc.org/choosing-medical-career/article/five-ways-gain-experience-without-shadowing/). In terms of taking a biomedical degree elsewhere, much of the field is comprised of medical research and engineering. You don't necessarily have to work in a lab, but I do believe that lab work is a "normal" or expected stepping stone in the field. Maybe you could look into research opportunities outside of a lab, such as physical therapy or medical rehabilitation studies. Working with people may be a sector of biomedical science that keeps you out of the lab as much as possible. I will say, I never wanted to do lab work either, but I ended up doing it for my last 1.5 years of undergrad because I thought it would be worth it for medical school & my future. You never really know if you like something until you try it. If you get good connections in a biomedical lab, you may be able to use that experience as a stepping-stone into your perfect, non-lab job.
Hope this helps!
Hope this helps!
Good points, Sydney! If you want to go to medical school, you don't have to major in biomedical sciences or do lab research. You just have to fulfill all of the pre-med requirements and have enough volunteering/other experience on your resume to stand out. However, I would caution against a science major without lab experience just in case you change your mind about med school. Lab research experience is invaluable if you want to pursue a career directly with a biomedical sciences degree.
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Anna’s Answer
Actually, I suggest you decide which part of this(bio- or medical) is more attractive for you! When I finished school I thought that I want to be a doctor, because I was good at chemistry and biology and math. I entered the Medical University and during the first year, I understood that it is not mine. Further, I entered the biology faculty and graduated last year. But now, I'm interested in bioinformatics and I 've understood that it is more attractive for me than other previous activities. Thus maybe it would be better to think clearly what is the most interesting part for you?
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Rick’s Answer
With this Pandemic - this can be an industry with a lot of focus.
https://www.marquette.edu/explore/what-can-you-do-with-a-major-in-biomedical-sciences.php
Jobs for biomedical sciences majors
◾Analytic chemist
◾Anatomist
◾Animal biochemist
◾Animal ecologist
◾Biological photographer
◾Biologist
◾Biophysicist
◾Botanist
◾Chemical analyst
◾Chemical information specialist
◾Clinical cytogeneticist
◾Clinical immunologist
◾Curator of a medical museum
◾Dietitian/researcher
◾Editor (scientific and technical publications)
◾Environmental scientist
◾Exercise therapist
◾Food and drug analyst
◾Forensic scientist
◾Geneticist
◾Geriatric rehabilitator
◾Hematologist
◾Hospital administrator
◾Insurance claims adjuster
◾Medical illustrator
◾Medical librarian
◾Molecular geneticist
◾Nuclear medical technologist
◾Occupational therapist
◾Oceanographer
◾Optometrist
◾Orthopedists
◾Perfumer
◾Pharmacologist
◾Physical therapist
◾Physician
◾Plant physiologist
◾Pollution controller
◾Production chemist
◾Psychologist
◾Public health educator
◾Surgeon
◾Tissue and transplant coordinator
◾Veterinarian/lab animal care
◾Water quality analyst/technician
◾Writer/scientific, technical
◾Zoologist
https://www.marquette.edu/explore/what-can-you-do-with-a-major-in-biomedical-sciences.php
Jobs for biomedical sciences majors
◾Analytic chemist
◾Anatomist
◾Animal biochemist
◾Animal ecologist
◾Biological photographer
◾Biologist
◾Biophysicist
◾Botanist
◾Chemical analyst
◾Chemical information specialist
◾Clinical cytogeneticist
◾Clinical immunologist
◾Curator of a medical museum
◾Dietitian/researcher
◾Editor (scientific and technical publications)
◾Environmental scientist
◾Exercise therapist
◾Food and drug analyst
◾Forensic scientist
◾Geneticist
◾Geriatric rehabilitator
◾Hematologist
◾Hospital administrator
◾Insurance claims adjuster
◾Medical illustrator
◾Medical librarian
◾Molecular geneticist
◾Nuclear medical technologist
◾Occupational therapist
◾Oceanographer
◾Optometrist
◾Orthopedists
◾Perfumer
◾Pharmacologist
◾Physical therapist
◾Physician
◾Plant physiologist
◾Pollution controller
◾Production chemist
◾Psychologist
◾Public health educator
◾Surgeon
◾Tissue and transplant coordinator
◾Veterinarian/lab animal care
◾Water quality analyst/technician
◾Writer/scientific, technical
◾Zoologist
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Olaoluwa’s Answer
There are numerous career opportunities in biomedical sciences
From discovering vital medical developments to improving the lives of others, your skills from a biomedical sciences degree can be applied to a range of research careers.
Jobs directly related to your degree include:
Analytical chemist
Biomedical scientist
Biotechnologist
Clinical scientist, biochemistry
Clinical scientist, genomics
Clinical scientist, haematology
Clinical scientist, immunology
Forensic scientist
Medicinal chemist
Microbiologist
Physician associate
Research scientist (medical)Toxicologist
From discovering vital medical developments to improving the lives of others, your skills from a biomedical sciences degree can be applied to a range of research careers.
Jobs directly related to your degree include:
Analytical chemist
Biomedical scientist
Biotechnologist
Clinical scientist, biochemistry
Clinical scientist, genomics
Clinical scientist, haematology
Clinical scientist, immunology
Forensic scientist
Medicinal chemist
Microbiologist
Physician associate
Research scientist (medical)Toxicologist