Biomedical Scientist
Run the laboratory tests behind most medical diagnoses — blood, tissue and microbiology work that doctors rely on.
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- Typical pay
- €33k–€54k
- Usual education
- Degree
- Outlook
- Steady demand with clear specialist progression in genomics, haematology and microbiology.
A day in the life
Processing samples, running analysers, quality-checking results and flagging anything urgent. Quiet, precise, deeply consequential work.
Ways in
- Accredited biomedical science degree
- Laboratory apprenticeship
- Science graduate plus training portfolio
What to study at 16
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Spain
Bachillerato de Ciencias y Tecnología
Portugal
Ciências e Tecnologias
France
Bac général — spécialités
Germany
Oberstufe — Leistungskurse
Italy
Liceo scientifico
Netherlands
Profiel Natuur & Gezondheid
Exams you'll need
The gates between you and this job, and when each one comes.
BIR — Biólogo Interno Residente
BIR or QIR opens hospital laboratory specialties.
OptionalQIR — Químico Interno Residente
The chemistry route into the same hospital laboratory specialties.
Skills that matter
Best courses to take
The study routes that lead most directly into this career.
BSc Biomedical Science
Laboratory diagnosis of disease: microbiology, haematology, biochemistry.
Accredited route to lab registration.
Helpful school subjects: Biology, Chemistry
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