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career options for biomedical science degree?

anyone got any suggestions for high paying industries/jobs to get into after graduation?
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Original post by modus0perandi
anyone got any suggestions for high paying industries/jobs to get into after graduation?

You could do the STP, which is 3 years and then you become a clinical scientist
IBMS accredited or not IBMS accredited?
Original post by Scienceisgood
IBMS accredited or not IBMS accredited?

my bs degree is ibms accredited
I would suggest getting your IBMS certification first prior to going private if that’s what you want (the NHS doesn’t pay much admittedly) in the NHS. You will have to start from the bottom I.e a MLA and then work your way up but if you work in sample reception, you will have to migrate to the analytical labs.

I had someone message me (basically a scout) on my LinkedIn yesterday with a job notification saying there was a Quality Control Technician post going near me for a private company but I admit I need my portfolio more so won’t be taking it.

The NHS will give you a variety of lab experience which you can use and then if you want, can move onto private work. 🙂
What's your definition of high paying?
Original post by Scienceisgood
I would suggest getting your IBMS certification first prior to going private if that’s what you want (the NHS doesn’t pay much admittedly) in the NHS. You will have to start from the bottom I.e a MLA and then work your way up but if you work in sample reception, you will have to migrate to the analytical labs.
I had someone message me (basically a scout) on my LinkedIn yesterday with a job notification saying there was a Quality Control Technician post going near me for a private company but I admit I need my portfolio more so won’t be taking it.
The NHS will give you a variety of lab experience which you can use and then if you want, can move onto private work. 🙂

would the ibms certification be useful for anything other than a biomedical scientist?
Original post by HealthcareSci
What's your definition of high paying?

well, graduate salary isn't usually too high to begin with, but i want something like £40,000 over end goal.
i was looking at clinical scientists or maybe looking into the business side to try make money.
maybe its naive, maybe its not, but i want to live a comfortable life and have a good position :smile:
Original post by Hal_24
You could do the STP, which is 3 years and then you become a clinical scientist

ive looked into that, is it competitive? whats the application deadline?
Original post by modus0perandi
well, graduate salary isn't usually too high to begin with, but i want something like £40,000 over end goal.
i was looking at clinical scientists or maybe looking into the business side to try make money.
maybe its naive, maybe its not, but i want to live a comfortable life and have a good position :smile:

OK, £40k is definitely doable. It's a band 6 within the NHS and that's a specialist position. In the NHS you can achieve band 5 with 12 months on the portfolio (if you are dedicated) and then be looking at band 6 two years after that with enough specialist experience.

(Personally I was offered my first band 6 at 23. So it's an achievable goal).

In which case an accredited biomedical science degree and becoming a biomedical scientist is definitely an option. And also the STP to become a clinical scientist.
Original post by HealthcareSci
OK, £40k is definitely doable. It's a band 6 within the NHS and that's a specialist position. In the NHS you can achieve band 5 with 12 months on the portfolio (if you are dedicated) and then be looking at band 6 two years after that with enough specialist experience.
(Personally I was offered my first band 6 at 23. So it's an achievable goal).
In which case an accredited biomedical science degree and becoming a biomedical scientist is definitely an option. And also the STP to become a clinical scientist.

i was leaning more towards a clinical scientist rather than a biomed scientist tbh. but i’ve heard doing the STP is competitive.

honestly i want like 60 k and be happy but happiness isn’t really permanent so money is the way to go lmao haha

doing dentistry and then opening a private clinic was an option but i didnt particularly like teeth and im too lazy and not smart enough for that
medical sales is alright but i dont want to work off commission and i get too nervous talking to people sometimes

in terms of being a clinical scientist what’s the route/ application deadline etc? because i looked on the nhs website and it’s to be confirmed
Original post by modus0perandi
i was leaning more towards a clinical scientist rather than a biomed scientist tbh. but i’ve heard doing the STP is competitive.
honestly i want like 60 k and be happy but happiness isn’t really permanent so money is the way to go lmao haha
doing dentistry and then opening a private clinic was an option but i didnt particularly like teeth and im too lazy and not smart enough for that
medical sales is alright but i dont want to work off commission and i get too nervous talking to people sometimes
in terms of being a clinical scientist what’s the route/ application deadline etc? because i looked on the nhs website and it’s to be confirmed

Biomedical is also competitive, and sadly I think all post university roles are now. I'd also point out that money isn't necessarily a route to happiness but that's a bit philosophical.

STP applications normally open in England in January, I can't remember the standard for Wales and Scotland and I'm afraid I don't know the N Ireland process.

Ultimately if you want a lot of money then science isn't really for you and it's definitely not an area you can make a lot of money unless you work very long hours and/or are an excellent communicator (Personal opinion there. But I know very few people who earn £60k+ on a strict 9-5 with nothing outside those hours.)
Original post by HealthcareSci
Biomedical is also competitive, and sadly I think all post university roles are now. I'd also point out that money isn't necessarily a route to happiness but that's a bit philosophical.
STP applications normally open in England in January, I can't remember the standard for Wales and Scotland and I'm afraid I don't know the N Ireland process.
Ultimately if you want a lot of money then science isn't really for you and it's definitely not an area you can make a lot of money unless you work very long hours and/or are an excellent communicator (Personal opinion there. But I know very few people who earn £60k+ on a strict 9-5 with nothing outside those hours.)

i agree with the philosophy at face value, but i think money solves a lot of problem i guess haha.
STP or something in industry was my main options so far, but from what ive been told, i was looking around for jobs now. when do you usually hear back if your application is unsuccessful?

i see. i guess right now, i dont really see what else id do. gotta make do with what i have yknow. but i dont know if i'd always be happy with a 9-5. i like routine but would probably get fed up.

then again, in the bigger picture, ive got my whole life ahead of me to find out what i truly wanna do, and be rich i guess. but its difficult to start. i have kinda thought about the intersection between science and business though.

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