Biomedical Scientist

Performs laboratory investigations on human samples to support disease diagnosis, treatment monitoring and medical research. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

Check which programmes I qualify for
Career overview

What does a Biomedical Scientist do?

Performs laboratory investigations on human samples to support disease diagnosis, treatment monitoring and medical research.

Demand level: High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR300 000 p.a.Mid-levelR510 000 p.a.SeniorR780 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Build your capability

Skills linked to this career

Biomedical science · EssentialLaboratory testing · EssentialQuality control · EssentialAttention to detail · ImportantData interpretation · Important
Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY — University of Johannesburg

These are only some of the programmes linked to this career.

Enter your subjects and marks to see an extended list and discover which other programmes leading to this career you may qualify for.

Check which programmes I qualify for
Keep discovering

Continue exploring

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What does a Biomedical Scientist do?

Performs laboratory investigations on human samples to support disease diagnosis, treatment monitoring and medical research.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Biomedical science, Laboratory testing, Quality control, Attention to detail, Data interpretation.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.