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Health Science
- Annual Median Wage$ 81,567$48,632
$108,988Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing
- Medical Scientists conduct research aimed at improving overall human health. They often use clinical trials and other investigative methods to reach their findings.
What do they typically do
- Design and conduct studies to investigate human diseases and methods to prevent and treat diseases
- Prepare and analyze data from medical samples and investigate causes and treatment of toxicity, pathogens, or chronic diseases
- Standardize drugs' potency, doses, and methods of administering to allow for their mass manufacturing and distribution
- Create and test medical devices
- Follow safety procedures, such as decontaminating workspaces
- Write research grant proposals and apply for funding from government agencies, private funding, and other sources
- Write articles for publication and present research findings
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +2.8%Job Opening 4Education & Training
- Education Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
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