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Biomedical Science
Courses:
Industry Certificates:
NOCTI Biotechnology (Online Portion Only)
End of Program Assessments:
N/A
Work Environment:
Biomedical technicians work in various environments. While many work at hospitals, others work at medical equipment retail centers or wholesalers on the supply end of this profession. Equipment repair businesses and ambulatory health care services also hire biomedical technicians.
How to become a Biological Scientists:
Recruiters and hiring managers typically seek candidates with at least a Bachelor's degree when filling this role.
Pay:
The entry level salary in Kentucky's Statewide Areas, for Biological Scientists, All Other is $41,340
The median salary is $64,460
The salary for an experienced Biological Scientists, All Other is $101,860
The statewide entry level salary for all occupations is $22,980
The statewide median salary is $40,180
Job Outlook:
There are 317 people currently employed as Biological Scientists, All Other with a potential for 37 new job openings in the next 5 years.
Other potential jobs/statistics:
Biochemist:There are 73 people currently employed as Biochemists and Biophysicists with a potential for 8 new job openings in the next 5 years.
Medical Scientist:There are 447 people currently employed as Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists with a potential for 66 new job openings in the next 5 years.