Friday, August 12, 2005
Lately, been thinking of which University to go and which course and major. And I have a hard time choosing as I don’t exactly know what I really want. Life’s full of choices and I have to decide sooner or later. Will a major in pharmacology be right for me, what about biotech and biochem or medical science? I have heard that pharmacologist work is more of research and it consists of testing of drugs on animals. Do I really want a job like this? Can I bare to see animals die? I don’t really know… I need advice
Pharmacologist
Pharmacologists study drugs and the way they affect the body. They discover new drugs to treat disease and relieve suffering in humans and animals.
Their work can include:
*testing new drugs to make sure they are effective and safe to use
*helping to secure approval for new medicines
*writing papers and speaking at conferences
*carrying out safety tests to indicate whether a new compound could have dangerous effects, eg causing cancer.
They work with computers and other technologically advanced equipment to collect, analyse and interpret complex data.
Biomedical Scientist
Biomedical scientists do laboratory tests to assist doctors in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. NHS biomedical scientists work in:
Chemical pathology: analysing blood and other biological materials to diagnose disease.
Transfusion science: identifying and testing blood groups of donor and recipient blood.
Haematology: studying the structures and functions of the different types of blood cells.
Cellular pathology: preparing and investigating tissue samples.
Medical microbiology: isolating and identifying micro-organisms.
Virology: identifying infections such as hepatitis, AIDS and rubella.
Cytology: preparing and studying samples of cellular material collected from patients.
Immunology: investigating a patient's immune system.
Biochemist
Outside the NHS biomedical scientists do routine tests on food, water, animal or forensic samples. Biomedical scientists may also do research work.
Biochemists work to understand basic biological processes in animals, plants and microbes.
Some examples of the specialist work they do include:
*developing new medicines and treatments
*working with doctors to diagnose, monitor and treat patients
*analysing samples for poisons and drugs
*identifying, deciphering and manipulating the genetic code
*working out how biological systems work, from the brain to the blood system, the immune system to hormones
*teaching and supervising students in a university or teaching hospital
Biotechnologist
Biotechnologists use their scientific knowledge to understand basic biological processes in animals, plants and microbes. Some areas of investigation include:
*using micro-organisms in the production of alcoholic drinks and foods
*developing new medicines
*drug discovery or gene therapy
*designing and using antibiotics and pesticides
*identifying, deciphering and manipulating the genetic code
*investigating biological systems
*combating environmental pollution.
The work may involve:
*designing and conducting experiments
*making observations and analysing data
*supervising support staff
*writing reports and scientific papers and presenting work at meetings or conferences
administrative work.
Clinical Scientist
Clinical scientists are healthcare and medical experts who support clinical staff in their work with patients.
Clinical scientists:
*work closely with doctors, giving advice on the use of diagnostic tests, interpreting results and using their *scientific knowledge to guide treatment
*devise scientific or engineering solutions to problems
*develop and test new methods of diagnosis and treatment
*advise doctors on the use and purchase of commercial products and equipment
*are responsible for the management of a team of scientific, technical and clerical staff
Forensic Scientist
Forensic scientists use their knowledge of biology, chemistry and toxicology to help the police with enquiries into suspicious deaths, road accidents and fires, and to link suspects to a crime or eliminate them from enquiries. For example, they might examine living or dead specimens, examine handwriting samples or compare dental samples with dental records.
Information from http://www.connexions.gov.uk/jobs4u/home.cfm
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