Biomedical Scientists

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• Biomedical Scientists

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Science in the service of life

• A career in Biomedical Science

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What is Biomedical Science ?

• It is the Engine Room of modern Medicine
• All samples taken by a Biomedical Scientist
• Without Biomedical Scientists, Doctors would not
  be able to diagnose diseases properly or treat
  patients effectively.

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• If this description conjures up images of mad
  scientists in white coats working in dark and
  dingy labs, then think again!
• Todays Biomedical Scientist is likely to be
  found in modern, bright surroundings using the
  latest state-of-the-art equipment.

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Biomedical Science is divided into many
laboratory disciplines.
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Medical Microbiology

• As a Biomedical Scientist in microbiology you
  will study micro-organisms such as bacteria,
  fungi and parasites which cause disease
• You will identify these organisms and establish
  the antibiotic treatment required to kill them
  therefore stopping the disease.

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• Diseases diagnosed include meningitis,
  tuberculosis and food poisoning.

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Clinical Chemistry

• Biomedical Scientists analyse blood and other
  biological materials to help the diagnosis of
  disease e.g. diabetes.
• They also carry out toxicological studies, test
  kidney and liver functions and help to monitor
  therapies.

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Transfusion Science

• Biomedical Scientists identify blood groups for
  blood donation and ensure the correct group blood
  is matched to the patient due to receive the
  donation.
• They also make sure there is enough blood
  available in case of emergency such as road
  traffic accidents and operations.

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Haematology

• Haematology is the study of blood.
• In this discipline you are involved with the
  formation, composition, function and diseases of
  the blood.
• Some of the diseases diagnosed in haematology are
  leukaemia, malaria and anaemia.

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Histology

• In Histology tissue samples are studied
  microscopically to establish the cause of
  illness.
• Tissue may be taken during surgery or at post
  mortem.
• Diseases such as cancer are diagnosed by looking
  for abnormal features in tissue cells.

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Cytology

• This discipline is best known for its work
  screening cervical smears, but it also provides a
  non-gynaecological service.
• Like Histology, specialised techniques are used
  to prepare and study samples of cellular material.

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Virology

• Virology is the study of of viruses and the
  disease caused by them such as German measles,
  HIV and Chickenpox.
• It is also involved in the monitoring the effects
  of vaccines.

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Immunology

• Biomedical Scientists in Immunology deal with the
  condition of the bodys immune system and its
  role in infectious diseases, allergies, tumour
  growth, tissue grafts and organ transplantation.
• Their work is particularly important in the
  monitoring and treatment of AIDS.

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How do I become a Biomedical Scientist?

• Modern pathology and biomedical laboratory work
  involves complex and diverse investigations
  requiring an in-depth scientific knowledge of
  anatomy, physiology and pathology.

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• To be accepted onto an approved degree course you
  will probably be studying biology or chemistry at
  A level and already have GCSE mathematics or
  equivalent.
• You can get advice on course selection by
  contacting the Institute of Biomedical Science.

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Career opportunities

• Since Biomedical Science is continually changing
  and is such a dynamic profession, it offers a
  fantastic variety of exciting career
  opportunities with excellent promotion prospects
  including specialist laboratory work, research,
  education and management.

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Career opportunities

• Biomedical Scientists are found in
• MOH laboratories
• Forensic science laboratories
• Blood Transfusion Service
• KFSHRC, ARAMCO, SSH
• University laboratories
• Pharmaceutical manufacturers.