Medical scientist, Kaipūtaiao rongoā
Also known as
- Medical research scientist, clinical research scientist, biomedical scientist
Medical scientists study human diseases and develop ways to prevent and treat them. They research ways to improve human health through clinical trials and laboratory testing.
Your pay could be
$53K
Lower
$75K to $145K
Most common
$187K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Medical scientists
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices and laboratories at research centres
- may work in hazardous conditions
- need to be methodical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- research diseases
- analyse biological samples
- make sure work is done safely
- lead medical science or health care programmes
- teach science students
- create medical standards
- prepare scientific reports and presentations
- write funding applications
Investigative
Practical
Creative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need more than one qualification to become a medical scientist.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in medical science, laboratory technology or similar area
- a master's degree in medical science, laboratory technology or similar area
You may need
- a relevant doctoral degree
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
Te Kaunihera Pūtaiao Hauora o Aotearoa
Phone Number,04 801 6250
msc@medsci.co.nz
https://www.mscouncil.org.nz/If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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