{"id":2760,"date":"2021-07-27T12:54:38","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T04:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/?p=2760"},"modified":"2023-06-26T09:29:27","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T01:29:27","slug":"top-10-jobs-for-biomedical-science-degree-graduates-in-sg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/top-10-jobs-for-biomedical-science-degree-graduates-in-sg\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Jobs for Biomedical Science Degree Graduates in SG"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Singapore\u2019s biomedical sciences industry is a growing industry. It is known as the leading location for companies in the biomedical sciences industry to innovate and produce new products, making it the fourth most important pillar of the manufacturing economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In addition to the vibrant pool of talents, the government is also looking to boost the sustainability of the industry as part of its smart nation drive by creating and enhancing Biomedical Science jobs, upskilling the talent pool and raising productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you are now considering a future career in the booming biomedical sciences industry, read on to find out what are the top 10 jobs you can pursue as a <strong>biomedical science degree<\/strong> graduate in <strong>Singapore<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_11 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/top-10-jobs-for-biomedical-science-degree-graduates-in-sg\/#What_is_Biomedical_Science\" title=\"What is Biomedical Science?  \">What is Biomedical Science?  <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/top-10-jobs-for-biomedical-science-degree-graduates-in-sg\/#What_is_a_Biological_Science_Degree\" title=\"What is a Biological Science Degree? \">What is a Biological Science Degree? <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/top-10-jobs-for-biomedical-science-degree-graduates-in-sg\/#Why_study_Biomedical_Science_Degree\" title=\"Why study Biomedical Science Degree? \">Why study Biomedical Science Degree? <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/top-10-jobs-for-biomedical-science-degree-graduates-in-sg\/#Why_Pursue_Biomedical_Science_in_Singapore\" title=\"Why Pursue Biomedical Science in Singapore \">Why Pursue Biomedical Science in Singapore <\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/top-10-jobs-for-biomedical-science-degree-graduates-in-sg\/#Top_Jobs_for_Biomedical_Science_Degree_Graduates\" title=\"Top Jobs for Biomedical Science Degree Graduates \">Top Jobs for Biomedical Science Degree Graduates <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/top-10-jobs-for-biomedical-science-degree-graduates-in-sg\/#Admission_Requirements_for_a_Biomedical_Science_Degree\" title=\"Admission Requirements for a Biomedical Science Degree \">Admission Requirements for a Biomedical Science Degree <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/top-10-jobs-for-biomedical-science-degree-graduates-in-sg\/#United_Kingdom_Biomedical_Science_Degree_at_MDIS\" title=\"United Kingdom Biomedical Science Degree at MDIS \">United Kingdom Biomedical Science Degree at MDIS <\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/blog\/top-10-jobs-for-biomedical-science-degree-graduates-in-sg\/#Summary\" title=\"Summary\">Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-what-is-biomedical-science\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Biomedical_Science\"><\/span>What is Biomedical Science?  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It\u2019s a branch of Science that is concerned with theoretical and practical human diseases and health. The areas of study in this field equip undergraduates with a good foundation in science with an exposure to healthcare issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-what-is-a-biological-science-degree\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Biological_Science_Degree\"><\/span>What is a Biological Science Degree? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A Biomedical Science Degree qualifies students for employment by providing them with the knowledge and skills needed in the Life Science sector. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-why-study-biomedical-science-degree\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_study_Biomedical_Science_Degree\"><\/span>Why study Biomedical Science Degree? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">-To be well-versed in the fundamental topics that support the Biomedical Science discipline &#8211; human anatomy and physiology, cell biology, immunology, molecular genetics, microbiology, biochemistry and disease biology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"> -To acquire practical laboratory skills for the job <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-why-pursue-biomedical-science-in-singapore\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Pursue_Biomedical_Science_in_Singapore\"><\/span>Why Pursue Biomedical Science in Singapore <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"> The following are reasons why you should earn a biomedical science degree in Singapore: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">-A Stable Singapore government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">-Excellent infrastructure and conducive environment for learning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">-Singapore as a leading location for world-class manufacturing pharmaceutical companies such as Pfizer, Novartis, Sanofi, AbbVie, and Amgen, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">-Qualified Life Sciences Academia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-top-jobs-for-biomedical-science-degree-graduates\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Jobs_for_Biomedical_Science_Degree_Graduates\"><\/span>Top Jobs for Biomedical Science Degree Graduates <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong> Medical Laboratory Technologists and Scientists<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">With pandemics like Covid-19, there is a high demand for professionals to conduct diagnostic tests and process patient samples. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Medical Research Scientists<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">With the rise of chronic &amp; lifestyle diseases, cancer and induced diseases, there is a deficit in personnel to support the study and research of various diseases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Bioinformatics Career<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In this era of post-genomic and with the emergence of computing technology, bioinformatics is essential. Bioinformatics professionals are needed to manage and analyse biological data, which is critical in biomedical discoveries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Genetic Counselling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Graduates in the biomedical science discipline can also look forward to a career as a genetic counselor. They will be involved in assessing individuals\/families for a variety of inherited conditions and will support other healthcare providers, or individuals\/families concerned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Epidemiologist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Biomedical graduates in the epidemiology niche are crucial as they offer professional health investigations on patterns and causes of diseases that affect people. Besides, they seek to minimize risk and adverse health occurrences through community education, research, and health policy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Bio-medical Engineers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Biomedical engineers combine medical knowledge with engineering principles to create and design equipment, software, computer systems, devices and devices to enhance healthcare service. These skills are highly demanded, especially in Singapore, where we have an ageing population. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Healthy Services Managers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The health sector needs managers to monitor activities and awareness programmes. For instance, lifestyle diseases require personnel to monitor, to supervise and implement programmes deemed to manage them and their effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Microbiologists<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Microbiologists are on demand. Their profession entails researching and identifying viruses, fungi, bacteria and other microorganisms that can cause disease. Besides, they also study how these microorganisms are utilized in the food manufacturing plant or fermentation technologies applied in beer and wine production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"> <strong>Jobs in Bio-Manufacturing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"> Biomedical graduates in Singapore will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to work in biotech companies. They take part in vaccines and medicines discovery and manufacturing. For example, Pfizer, a biotechnology firm from the US, has established a satellite branch in Singapore that recruits biotechnologists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Teaching and Academia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Academic professionals from the biomedical discipline in tertiary colleges and universities are in high demand. They train the talent pool with knowledge and fundamental skills to perform well in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-admission-requirements-for-a-biomedical-science-degree\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Admission_Requirements_for_a_Biomedical_Science_Degree\"><\/span>Admission Requirements for a Biomedical Science Degree <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Basically, you are required to have a GCE \u201cO\u201d or \u201cA\u201d qualification in Biology and Chemistry to enroll in this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/bachelor-of-science-hons-biomedical-science\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"UK Biomedical Science Honours degree (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">UK Biomedical Science Honours degree<\/a>. However, the MDIS International Foundation Diploma in Biomedical Sciences also facilitates students who lack relevant qualification to pursue a biomedical science degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-united-kingdom-biomedical-science-degree-at-mdis\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"United_Kingdom_Biomedical_Science_Degree_at_MDIS\"><\/span>United Kingdom Biomedical Science Degree at MDIS <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It will take 3 years to complete the honours degree and will acquire comprehensive, specific medically-related modules. The modules include immunology, molecular biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology and biochemistry genetics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"> Human health and diseases are one of the main focus. The students acquire practical skills to help them understand concepts taught in class. The practical sessions will also enhance analytical and critical thinking skills. Students are also required to complete a Final Year Research Project that trains them in scientific research, logical thinking, time management and time management and teamwork. Besides the biomedical science degree, we also offer a <a aria-label=\"UK honours degree biotechnology awarded by Northumbria University (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/bachelor-of-science-hons-biotechnology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">UK honours degree biotechnology awarded by Northumbria University<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-summary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span><strong>Summary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A Biomedical Science Degree from the <a aria-label=\"life sciences school (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdis.edu.sg\/about-school-of-life-sciences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">life sciences school<\/a> provides a ticket to a variety of fascinating jobs in the life sciences industry. The student is trained in the knowledge and fundamental skills to succeed in their future career. Now is an exciting moment to be educated in this field with the ever-changing world of new advancements in illnesses and outbreak control. One can make a real difference with their contribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Singapore\u2019s biomedical sciences industry is a growing industry. 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