Apply for anything that either accept any degree or doesn't require a degree in the first place e.g. IT, law, accounting, finance, design, hospitality...

I'm not sure which of the 5 you intend to look into more, but you're definitely not limited to biomed with a degree in biomed.

If you're looking for the brochure list of jobs that you can go into, see the following as examples (you will need to google for the others):
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/biomedical-sciences
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/careers/graduate-jobs/what-to-do-with-your-degree/what-to-do-with-a-biomedical-science-degree
https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/student-advice/careers/careers-with-a-biomedical-science-degree
https://www.ibms.org/resources/documents/careers-in-biomedical-science-leaflet/
https://www.whatuni.com/advice/career-advice/jobs-with-a-biomedical-sciences-degree/80649/

If you intend to become a biomedical scientist, I strongly recommend that you check to see if the degree is IBMS accredited, otherwise you will need to do further degrees.

Reply 2

Hettoush

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Original post by MindMax2000

You typically have 5 options:

1.

Work as a biomedical scientist (go through the NHS's STP)

2.

Work in academia as a researcher (need a PhD related to biomed)

3.

Do something related to life science

4.

Pivot to something related to healthcare or life sciences via postgrad degrees (I'm not listing all of these)

5.

Apply for anything that either accept any degree or doesn't require a degree in the first place e.g. IT, law, accounting, finance, design, hospitality...

I'm not sure which of the 5 you intend to look into more, but you're definitely not limited to biomed with a degree in biomed.

If you're looking for the brochure list of jobs that you can go into, see the following as examples (you will need to google for the others):
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/biomedical-sciences
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/careers/graduate-jobs/what-to-do-with-your-degree/what-to-do-with-a-biomedical-science-degree
https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/student-advice/careers/careers-with-a-biomedical-science-degree
https://www.ibms.org/resources/documents/careers-in-biomedical-science-leaflet/
https://www.whatuni.com/advice/career-advice/jobs-with-a-biomedical-sciences-degree/80649/

If you intend to become a biomedical scientist, I strongly recommend that you check to see if the degree is IBMS accredited, otherwise you will need to do further degrees.

Hi

Is "radiologist" a possible career after biomedical science?

Reply 3

MindMax2000

Universities Forum Helper

21

Original post by Hettoush

Hi

Is "radiologist" a possible career after biomedical science?

"Radiologist" is a medical discipline, so you would need a degree in medicine prior to doing your training in radiology. If you specifically want to undertake a graduate entry into medicine, you can do so with a biomed degree, but it's more competitive than doing an undergrad in medicine (which is what most people recommend that you do).

If you want to go into radiography (people who produce images for radiologists), then you can do a master's in diagrnostic radiography to go into the discipline (assuming you have the grades, meet the nonacademic requirements, etc.). You can't do a master's in radiography since you would need an undergrad in radiography (i.e. you would need to do another bachelor's afterwards).
Whatever degree you decide to take, you need to make sure the degree is approved by the HCPC, otherwise the degree can't be used to get the job.

See the following for further information:
https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/diagnostic-radiographer
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/radiographer
https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/medical/job-profile/radiographer
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/allied-health-professionals/roles-allied-health-professions/roles-allied-health-professions/diagnostic-radiographer

Do note, the above applies if you want to work in the above roles in the UK. If you are based from abroad and you want to work in healthcare in a country other than the UK, you would need to check the requirements for your specific country (although it's very likely the requirements are going to be very similar).

Reply 4

normaw

Clearing and Applications Advisor, Universities Forum Helper

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Original post by MindMax2000

If you want to go into radiography (people who produce images for radiologists), then you can do a master's in diagrnostic radiography to go into the discipline (assuming you have the grades, meet the nonacademic requirements, etc.). You can't do a master's in radiography since you would need an undergrad in radiography (i.e. you would need to do another bachelor's afterwards).

Can you clarify the second sentence as it seems to contradict the first? There are two types of radiography - diagnostic and therapeutic (the latter being the treatment of cancer patients). The successful completion of either an undergrad degree or a masters (for both types of radiography) would mean students would be qualified to register with the HCPC and work in the UK as a diagnostic or therapeutic radiographer (depending on which course they took).

As both types of radiography degree are classified as exception courses for student finance, the OP could also choose to take a bachelor course as they would be eligible for tuition fee and maintenance loans.

Reply 5

McGinger

18

There are a few Masters degrees that you can do with a MedSci degree to 'convert' to Radiography later.
One example https://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-masters/msc-diagnostic-radiography-and-imaging.
However thats an extra 2 years on top of your first degree - thats extra time, and money.

If you dont know what you actually want to do, then dont got to Uni yet, and just get a job - any job - in healthcare.
This isnt a race, and it takes many people a while to work out what they actually do want to do in life, so there is no need to do this at a gallop and make the wrong choice.

Reply 6

PennyOnTheDollar

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Original post by Seghier

Which careers can one have from studying biomedical sciences?

You could be a biomedologist

Reply 7

myaqoob1957

4

If anybody is interested in a career in Biomedical Sciences, I would highly recommend the Bsc Health Care sciences degree at University of Bradford. It is a very targeted course for those interested in a career in Healthcare Sciences and you have a work placement at an NHS lab which means you get to do your portfolio and that increases your chances of gaining a full time job. This goes across all sections for example Microbiology, Biochemistry, Haematology etc.

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