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A biomedical scientist (or biomedical doctor, biomedician, medical scientist), is a scientist educated in the field of biological science, especially in the context of medicine. Foundations of modern biology There are five unifying principles Medicine is the art and science of healing It encompasses a range of Health care practices evolved to maintain and restore Human Health by the Biomedicians are typically active in biomedical research and tend to have more limited and research oriented contact with patients than physicians. Biomedical research (or experimental medicine) in general simply known as medical research, is the Basic research or Applied research conducted A physician, medical practitioner or medical doctor who practices Medicine, and is concerned with maintaining or restoring human Health

The general motivation may be stated as: "to increase the body of scientific knowledge on topics related to medicine. "[1] Biomedical scientists study disease, drugs, and other topics related to human health. A disease is an abnormal condition of an organism that impairs bodily functions and can be deadly A drug, broadly speaking is any chemical substance that when absorbed into the body Health is a state of complete physical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Their role is to develop or improve treatments, vaccines, equipment, and techniques involving health care. A vaccine is a biological preparation which is used to establish or improve immunity to a particular disease Laboratory equipment refers to the various Tools and Equipment used by Scientists working in a Laboratory. Health care is the prevention treatment and management of illness and the preservation of mental health through the services offered by the medical, Nursing [1][2]

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. Molecular biology is the study of Biology at a molecular level

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Description

Medical scientist assessing the health status of transgenic mice in a British laboratory, 2000
Medical scientist assessing the health status of transgenic mice in a British laboratory, 2000

Biomedical scientists study aspects of living organisms, such as reproduction, growth, and development to develop treatments, prevent disease, and promote health. This article is about organisms which have been genetically modified Reproduction is the Biological process by which new individual Organisms are produced Developmental Biology is the official journal of the Society for Developmental Biology. A disease is an abnormal condition of an organism that impairs bodily functions and can be deadly Health is a state of complete physical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity [3] Their research can investigate health (basic) or investigate how to prevent disorders (applied). Research is defined as Human activity based on Intellectual application in the investigation of Matter. Scientists may use human volunteers or models. Human beings, humans or man (Origin 1590–1600 L homō man OL hemō the earthly one (see Humus In vitro ( Latin: within the glass refers to the technique of performing a given experiment in a controlled environment outside of a living Organism Workplaces include institutes, hospitals or industries, laboratory-based. An institute is a permanent Organizational body created for a certain purpose A hospital is an institution for Health care providing treatment by specialised staff and equipment and often but not always providing for For other uses of this term see Industry (disambiguation An industry (from Latin industrius, "diligent industrious" A laboratory (informally lab) is a facility that provides controlled conditions in which scientific Research, Experiments and [1]

People in this field may:[1]

Education

Biomedical education programs (sometimes known as Medical Scientist Training Program) are given at most medical faculties around the world, usually with the aim to create professionals with future leading positions in medical research and development. In scientific inquiry an experiment ( Latin: Ex- periri, "to try out" is a method of investigating particular types of research questions or Debt AIDS Trade in Africa (or DATA) is a Multinational non-government organization founded in January 2002 in London by U2 's A computer is a Machine that manipulates data according to a list of instructions. In Education, a teacher is one who helps Students or pupils often in a School, as well as in a Family, religious or A supervisor, foreman foreperson team leader overseer cell coach facilitator or area coordinator is a manager in business Grants are funds dispersed by one party (Grant Makers often a Government Department Corporation Foundation or Trust to a recipient, often (but not always Collaboration is a recursive process where two or more people or organizations work together toward an intersection of common goals — for example an intellectual The Mathematical study of potentials is known as Potential theory; it is the study of Harmonic functions on Manifolds This mathematical Collegiality is the relationship between colleagues Definition of collegiality Colleagues are those explicitly united in a common Purpose and respecting Presentation is the process of showing and explaining the content of a topic to an audience An academic conference is a conference for Researchers (not always Academics to present and Discuss their work To publish is to make content Publicly known. The term is most frequently applied to the distribution of text or images on paper or to the placing of content The Internet is a global system of interconnected Computer networks Science (from the Latin scientia, meaning " Knowledge " or "knowing" is the effort to discover, and increase human understanding In a meeting, two or more people come together for the purpose of discussing a (usually predetermined topic such as business or community event planning often in a formal setting Diagnosis is the identification by Process of elimination, of the nature of anything Medical Scientist Training Programs are highly selective combined M Medical education A medical school or faculty of medicine is a Tertiary educational institution—or part of such an institution—that teaches Medicine

The education has a clear focus on human biology and basic science and how this knowledge can be transferred into a medical and clinical setting. Human biology is an Interdisciplinary Academic field of Biology, Biological anthropology, Nutrition and Medicine which

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The programs usually encompass an initial bachelors degree, which is presupposed for two years of further studies eventually earning the students a medicine master's examina (that might however differ in extent and depth between different countries and/or faculties). A bachelor's degree is usually an Undergraduate Academic degree awarded for a course or major that generally lasts for three four or in some cases and Nevertheless many students choose to study on (for as much as) another 4 years to earn the higher Ph. D/Doctor's degree, at this time the students specialize in a certain medical area such as, for example, nephrology, neurology, oncology or virology (by now the student has passed a maximum 9 years of higher learning). Nephrology (from Greek nephros, " Kidney " and λόγος Logos, "speech" lit Oncology is the branch of medicine that studies Tumors ( Cancer) and seeks to understand their development diagnosis treatment and prevention Virology is the study of viruses and virus-like agents: their structure classification and evolution their ways to infect and exploit cells for virus reproduction

A PhD in Biomedicine is however required for most higher research and teaching positions, which most colleges and universities offer. DSc ScD SD, or DrSc are common abbreviations for the Latin Scientiæ Doctor, meaning Doctor of Science. Research is defined as Human activity based on Intellectual application in the investigation of Matter. In Education, a teacher is one who helps Students or pupils often in a School, as well as in a Family, religious or College ( Latin collegium) is a term most often used today to denote an Educational Institution. A university is an institution of Higher education and Research, which grants Academic degrees in a variety of subjects [3] These graduate degree programs may include classroom and fieldwork, research at a laboratory, and a dissertation. A degree is any of a wide range of status levels conferred by institutions of Higher education, such as universities, normally as the result of successfully completing Rm46jpg|thumb|Classroom in St Eunan's College, Letterkenny, Ireland]] A classroom is a Room in which Teaching or Learning activities This article is about the scientific method For the military term see Field fortifications under Fortification. A laboratory (informally lab) is a facility that provides controlled conditions in which scientific Research, Experiments and A dissertation (also called thesis or disquisition) is a document that presents the author's Research and findings and is submitted in support of candidature [2] Although a degree in a medicine or life science is common, recent research projects also need graduates in statistics, bioinformatics, physics and chemistry. Medicine is the art and science of healing It encompasses a range of Health care practices evolved to maintain and restore Human Health by the Foundations of modern biology There are five unifying principles For all other uses see Project (disambiguation. A project, as defined in the field of Project management, consists of a temporary Statistics is a mathematical science pertaining to the collection analysis interpretation or explanation and presentation of Data. Bioinformatics is the application of information technology to the field of molecular biology Physics (Greek Physis - φύσις in everyday terms is the Science of Matter and its motion. Chemistry (from Egyptian kēme (chem meaning "earth") is the Science concerned with the composition structure and properties [1] Abilities preferred for entry in this field include: technical, scientific, numerical, written, and oral skills. A skill is the learned capacity or talent to carry out pre-determined results often with the minimum outlay of time energy or both. [1]

Students who complete a bachelor's degree can work in non-research positions such as performing, less advanced, medical tests at hospitals or assisting Biomedical doctors in their work. The word student is etymologically derived through Middle English from the Latin second-type conjugation Verb "studēre" A bachelor's degree is usually an Undergraduate Academic degree awarded for a course or major that generally lasts for three four or in some cases and When in high school, students should prepare themselves for this field by taking science and health-related courses such as biology, chemistry, and mathematics. High school is the name used in some parts of the world (in particular Scotland, North America and Australia) to describe an institution Science (from the Latin scientia, meaning " Knowledge " or "knowing" is the effort to discover, and increase human understanding Health is a state of complete physical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity Foundations of modern biology There are five unifying principles Chemistry (from Egyptian kēme (chem meaning "earth") is the Science concerned with the composition structure and properties Mathematics is the body of Knowledge and Academic discipline that studies such concepts as Quantity, Structure, Space and [3]

Areas of specialization

Medical scientists can specialize, for example, in the following areas, which are explained:[2][3]

Salaries and work conditions

Biomedical scientists are employed by federal and state governments, are consultants for chemical and pharmaceutical business firms, or work in laboratories where they perform tests and experiment. Central government or the national government (or in Federal states the Federal government) is the Government at the level of the Nation-state A state is a political association with effective Sovereignty over a geographic Area and representing a Population. For the government of parliamentary systems see Executive (government. A consultant (from the Latin consultare means "to discuss" from which we also derive words such as consul and counsel) is a Professional A chemical substance is a Material with a definite chemical composition. A business (also called firm or an enterprise) is a legally recognized organizational entity designed to provide goods and/or services to A laboratory (informally lab) is a facility that provides controlled conditions in which scientific Research, Experiments and [3][2] In the United States, the average salary for research scientists is $66,393. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the In Mathematics, an average, or central tendency of a Data set refers to a measure of the "middle" or " expected " value of A salary is a form of periodic payment from an Employer to an Employee, which may be specified in an Employment contract. [7] In the United Kingdom, they are paid anywhere from £20,000 to £40,000, depending on experience, education, and position. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located [1]

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Laboratory experiments often include toxic or radioactive materials and dangerous organisms. Toxicity is the degree to which a substance is able to damage an exposed organism Radioactive decay is the process in which an unstable Atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting ionizing particles and Radiation. [1][2] Safety procedures must be followed to avoid contamination. Safety is the state of being "safe" (from French sauf) the condition of being protected against physical social spiritual financial political Pollution is the introduction of contaminants into an environment that causes instability disorder harm or discomfort to the physical systems or living organisms they are in [2] Ethical issues are brought up when research scientists work with animals and animal products, like stem cells. Ethics is a major branch of Philosophy, encompassing right conduct and good life Stem cells are cells found in most if not all multi-cellular Organisms. [1]

Job growth

Job growth[7]
10-year job growth 17. 05%
Total jobs (2004) 29,442
Forecast (2014) 34,461
Average annual growth 1,424

Status worldwide

The United Kingdom

Biomedical scientist is the protected title used by professionals working within the pathology department of a hospital. Pathology (from Greek grc πάθος pathos, "fate harm" and grc -λογία -logia) is the study and A hospital is an institution for Health care providing treatment by specialised staff and equipment and often but not always providing for [8] The biomedical sciences are made up of the following disciplines; biochemistry, haematology, immunology, microbiology, histology, cytology, bacteriology and transfusion services. Health science is the applied science dealing with Health, and it includes many sub disciplines Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes in living Organisms It deals with the Structure and function of cellular components such as Hematology ( American English) or haematology ( British English) is the branch of biology (physiology Pathology, Clinical laboratory Immunology is a broad branch of biomedical Science that covers the study of all aspects of the Immune system in all Organisms It deals with Microbiology (from Greek grc μῑκρος mīkros, "small" grc βίος bios, " Life " and grc -λογία Histology (from the Greek = 'tissue' is the study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of Plants and Microbiology (from Greek grc μῑκρος mīkros, "small" grc βίος bios, " Life " and grc -λογία Blood transfusion is the process of transferring Blood or blood-based products from one person into the Circulatory system of another These professions are regulated within the United Kingdom by the Health professions council. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Health Professions Council (HPC is a UK health regulator It was created by the Health Professions Order 2001 to protect the public by setting and maintaining standards Anyone who falsely claims to be a biomedical scientist commits an offence and could be fined up to £5000. FINE was created in 1998 and is an informal association of the four main Fair Trade networks F Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International The Pound Sterling ( symbol £; ISO code: GBP) subdivided into 100 pence (singular penny) is the Currency

Each department specialises in aiding the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Diagnosis is the identification by Process of elimination, of the nature of anything Entry to the profession requires an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accredited BSc honours degree followed by a minimum of 12 months laboratory training in one of the pathology disciplines, however the actual time spent training can be considerably longer. The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS is the professional body for Biomedical scientists in the United Kingdom. A Bachelor of Science ( BS, BSc or BSc in the UK; less commonly S A bachelor's degree is usually an Undergraduate Academic degree awarded for a course or major that generally lasts for three four or in some cases and A laboratory (informally lab) is a facility that provides controlled conditions in which scientific Research, Experiments and Trainees are also required to complete a certificate of competence training portfolio, this requires gathering extensive amounts of evidence to demonstrate professional competence. At the end of this period the trainees portfolio and overall competence are assessed if successful state registration is achieved. State registration indicates that the applicant has reached a required standard of education and will follow the guidelines and codes of practice created by the health professions council.

Biomedical scientists are the second largest profession registered by the Health Professions Council and make up a vital component of the health care team. The Health Professions Council (HPC is a UK health regulator It was created by the Health Professions Order 2001 to protect the public by setting and maintaining standards Many of the decisions doctors make are based on the test results generated by biomedical scientists. Despite this, much of the general public are unaware of biomedical scientists and the important role they play. This lack of awareness extends to many doctors and nurses; often biomedical scientists are incorrectly referred to as laboratory technicians.

Biomedical scientists are not exclusively confined to NHS laboratories. The National Health Service is the name commonly used to refer to the four Publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom collectively or individually (although Biomedical scientists along with scientists in other inter-related medical disciplines seek out to understand human anatomy, physiology and behaviour at all levels. This is sometimes achieved through the use of model systems that are homologous to various aspects of human biology. The research that is carried out either in Universities or Pharmaceutical companies by biomedical scientists has led to the development of new treatments for a wide range of degenerative and genetic disorders. Stem cell biology, cloning, genetic screening/therapies and other areas of biomedical science have all been generated by the work of biomedical scientists from around the world. Stem cells are cells found in most if not all multi-cellular Organisms. Cloning in Biology is the process of producing populations of genetically-identical individuals that occurs in nature when organisms such as Bacteria, Insects Genetic testing allows the genetic Diagnosis of vulnerabilities to inherited Diseases, and can also be used to determine a person's Ancestry.

See also

References

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