Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Medical scientists conduct research, clinical investigations, industry reviews, and develop drugs to improve and prolong human health. Many have a Ph.D. in biology or other related life sciences, and some have both a medical degree and a Ph.D. Approximately 130,700 medical scientists are employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
DoctorateCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Curious
Scientific
Technical
Career Ladder
Biotech Firm Owner, or Consultant
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Research Manager
Medical Scientist
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