Medical Scientist
Medical scientists conduct research to find causes of and treatments for disease.
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National data for medical scientists (SOC 19-1040).
$39,490
$53,260
$92,530
$18.98
$25.61
$37.71
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures
High School Diploma or GED
Bachelor's Degree
Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) in medical science
Complete a degree in medicine (M.D.) if you want to treat patients
Most work full time, about 40 hours per week.
MEDICAL SCIENTISTS will:
conduct research to find causes of disease
MEDICAL SCIENTISTS frequently:
work with genetic material to find ways to treat or prevent disease.
write reports or articles to present their findings
It is important that MEDICAL SCIENTISTS be able to:
have good analytical and research skills
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