Biomedical scientist
Biomedical Scientist
A Biomedical Scientist (pronunciation: /ˌbaɪoʊˈmɛdɪkəl ˈsaɪəntɪst/) is a healthcare professional who carries out a range of laboratory and scientific tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Etymology
The term "Biomedical Scientist" is derived from the Greek words "bios" (life), "medicus" (pertaining to medicine), and "scientia" (knowledge).
Role and Responsibilities
Biomedical Scientists are primarily involved in the laboratory analysis of patient samples. They work in various areas of pathology, including clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, histopathology, microbiology, and transfusion science.
Education and Training
To become a Biomedical Scientist, one must complete a degree in biomedical science or a related life science subject. This is usually followed by a period of practical training in a hospital laboratory. In many countries, Biomedical Scientists must be registered with a professional body, such as the Health and Care Professions Council in the UK.
Related Terms
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- Medical Laboratory Scientist
- Pathologist
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Medical Microbiology
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biomedical scientist
- Wikipedia's article - Biomedical scientist
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