Medical Researcher

A Medical Researcher plays a pivotal role in advancing healthcare through scientific investigation, typically working in laboratories or clinical settings where they design and conduct experiments to explore new treatments and therapies. Their duties often include collecting and analysing data, writing research proposals, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards.

Medical Researchers may also participate in clinical trials, contribute to the publication of findings, and engage with stakeholders to translate research into practice.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $95,264
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a medical researcher?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Medical Science

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $28,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Doctor of Medicine

On Campus
3 - 5 years
$0 - $407,808
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Biomedical Science

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $151,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Genetics and Genomics)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $123,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Pathology)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $24,180
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biomedical Science)

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $9,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Human Physiology)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Infection and Immunity)

On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,654
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Neuroscience)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $27,401
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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