Getting a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology can get you on the road to becoming a research scientist. CLS degrees incorporate subjects such as medical bacteriology, parisitology, physical chemistry, immunology, immunohematology, hematology ect. Experience from this degree and a speciality later on down will greatly enhance your chances of getting into a research lab and your understanding of diseases you hope to research.
2007-01-18 12:53:12
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answered by Anonymous
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Yes, except that it is not "simple". It is hard work requiring intelligence, dedication, and skill. To be at the head of a laboratory requires a doctorate and subsequent post-doctoral study. It also require that the scientist have a proven track record in productive research, in order ot be competitive for grants and tenure ( a guaranteed place in a university) or a position in a lab in inductry or government. It is a competitive existence. Salaries range from around $40,000 US for post-docs up to $300,000 or more for a full professor in a prestigious university or exec. VP in a big company.
To become a biomedical research scientist, one typically majors in science (most any hard science) with supporting bio courses. Upon graduating, one goes into a PhD program or medical school (or both), usually concentrating on a basic biomedical science like biochemistry or pharmacology. On completion of the doctorate, one does 3-5 years of post-doctoral fellowship, working under an established scientist. Then one goes into the job market: academics, private industry, or government.
It is a long haul!
2007-01-18 22:13:08
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answered by Jerry P 6
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Well, Biochemists are pretty common when it comes to research. There's no 'official' pathway to becoming a "Research Scientist", but if you're talking about curing disease, Biochemistry is a pretty common pathway:
B.Sc. in Biochemistry
M.Sc. in Biochemistry (majoring in a certain area usually. For example, Oncology, Hormones, etc., whatever area you wanna do research in)
Ph.D. in Biochemistry (finally doing some real, new, research. This is the part where you can call yourself a research scientist without doubt.
As for money, I'll have to check that for you.
Edit: Although I can't find exact figures, but it seems to be around an average of ~50K a year for a B.Sc. up to ~100K+ for a Ph.D.
2007-01-18 20:38:26
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answered by Anonymous
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As far as an undergraduate degree you have lots of options, you could get a bachelors in any of the subjects like molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, biology or the like. Then you will need to go to graduate school. With a master's degree (usually 2 years of work after a bachelors) you can get some tech jobs, but they wont pay as well as a job that you need a phd for. If you have a phd, you will get paid more, but have more job responsibility. Some people go right into a phd program after undergraduate. Some people do a master's first. Sometimes a masters can lead into a phd. A phd usually takes 4-6 years after a bachelors. Then if you really like research you can do post-docs ect after your phd. As far as how much you would make it is highly variable. It depends on if you have a phd vs just a masters. Where you work in the country. What company you work for. Starting salary can usualy range from 40,000-80,000.
(This is info if you were to pursue stuff in the U.S.)
2007-01-18 21:19:27
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answered by ALM 6
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