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A medical scientist conducts research studies on human diseases to develop prevention and treatment methods. They work to understand the causes and cures of conditions like toxicity, pathogens, or chronic illnesses. A medical scientist needs a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or a related field and typically earns a Ph.D. Popular programs are at schools like UCLA, which costs around $31,000 annually, and UCSD, around $33,000. While the career offers job security, satisfaction and potential to save lives, medical scientists have limited free time due to their intensive research work.

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Medical Scientist Conduct studies on human diseases and create methods of preventive care and treatment. Develop instruments for medical applications Prepare and study medical samples and data to investigate causes and treatment of toxicity, pathogens, or chronic diseases Work with health departments and physicians to develop programs that improve health outcomes
Education Required Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field. Not Required Typically enter Ph.D. programs. Those who go to medical school usually stay in laboratories.
Colleges UC San Diego $33,193 UC Los Angeles $31,245
Life Costs 76,980 57,807 19,173 Average Annual Salary Estimate Living Expenses
Benefits Job security Career advancement Job satisfaction Retirement
Why Medical Scientist? I think it would be cool to try and come up with new ways and progressing things in the medical field.
Advantages VS. Disadvantages Respected Potentially save lives, individual thinking and working as a team Not much free time
Sources http://austinstar.hubpages.com/hub/Hot-Career-Field http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/budget.htm https://students.ucsd.edu/finances/financial-aid/ budgeting/undergrad-2013-14.html http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/medical-scientists. htm

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  • 2. Medical Scientist Conduct studies on human diseases and create methods of preventive care and treatment. Develop instruments for medical applications Prepare and study medical samples and data to investigate causes and treatment of toxicity, pathogens, or chronic diseases Work with health departments and physicians to develop programs that improve health outcomes
  • 3. Education Required Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field. Not Required Typically enter Ph.D. programs. Those who go to medical school usually stay in laboratories.
  • 4. Colleges UC San Diego $33,193 UC Los Angeles $31,245
  • 5. Life Costs 76,980 57,807 19,173 Average Annual Salary Estimate Living Expenses
  • 6. Benefits Job security Career advancement Job satisfaction Retirement
  • 7. Why Medical Scientist? I think it would be cool to try and come up with new ways and progressing things in the medical field.
  • 8. Advantages VS. Disadvantages Respected Potentially save lives, individual thinking and working as a team Not much free time
  • 9. Sources http://austinstar.hubpages.com/hub/Hot-Career-Field http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/budget.htm https://students.ucsd.edu/finances/financial-aid/ budgeting/undergrad-2013-14.html http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/medical-scientists. htm