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Biomedical Science

Career paths
12
Salary range
$34K–$160K
Certifications
18
Master's options
13
Career advancement roadmap

Your path to the next level

Bachelor's degree → entry role → credentials → graduate path → mid-level → senior-level.

  1. Recommended bachelor's path
    Biomedical Science
    Healthcare
    Your academic foundation
  2. Entry-level roleYou are here
    Junior Biomedical Engineer
    Entry
    0-2 years experience • $49K – $120K
  3. Credentials that advance you
    FE Exam
    Professional
  4. Graduate paths worth considering
    Master of Biomedical Engineering
    Graduate Degree
  5. Mid-level role
    No mid-level role mapped yet.
  6. Senior-level role
    No senior-level role mapped yet.
Overview

Jobs you can pursue

ScienceMid
Senior Medical Scientist
95% match

Curated BLS-aligned pathway (May 2025) — leads to Medical Scientist (inherited from source role)

Salary
Life SciencesMid
Medical Scientist
95% match

Curated BLS-aligned pathway (May 2025) — leads to Medical Scientist

Salary
Life SciencesMid
Biological Technician
85% match

Curated BLS-aligned pathway (May 2025) — leads to Biological Technician

Salary
HealthcareMid
Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist
85% match

Curated BLS-aligned pathway (May 2025) — leads to Clinical Laboratory Scientist (inherited from source role)

Salary
HealthcareMid
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
85% match

Curated BLS-aligned pathway (May 2025) — leads to Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Salary
HealthcareSenior
Laboratory Manager
85% match

Curated BLS-aligned pathway (May 2025) — leads to Clinical Laboratory Scientist (inherited from source role)

Salary
HealthcareSenior
Laboratory Director
85% match

Curated BLS-aligned pathway (May 2025) — leads to Clinical Laboratory Scientist (inherited from source role)

Salary
HealthcareMid
Medical Science Liaison
82% match

Biomedical Science is a secondary pathway for Medical Science Liaison based on title/family alignment.

Salary
$115K$160K
EngineeringEntry
Junior Biomedical Engineer
82% match

Biomedical Science is a secondary pathway for Junior Biomedical Engineer based on title/family alignment.

Salary
$49K$120K
HealthcareEntry
Junior Medical Science Liaison
82% match

Biomedical Science is a secondary pathway for Junior Medical Science Liaison based on title/family alignment.

Salary
$41K$115K
HealthcareEntry
Associate Medical Science Liaison
82% match

Biomedical Science is a secondary pathway for Associate Medical Science Liaison based on title/family alignment.

Salary
$41K$115K
ScienceEntry
Junior Biotechnology Associate
82% match

Biomedical Science is a secondary pathway for Junior Biotechnology Associate based on title/family alignment.

Salary
$34K$95K
Career ladder

Where the primary path leads

No advancement path mapped yet.
Salary range

What you can realistically earn

Entry / low
$34K
Average mid
$89K
Top of range
$160K
$34K$160K

Range aggregated across 12 mapped roles.

Certifications

Credentials worth earning

Healthcare
High
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality
Healthcare
Healthcare
High
CCRP
Healthcare
Professional
High
FE Exam
Professional
Professional
High
Engineer in Training
Professional
Professional
High
Clinical Research Certification
Professional
Healthcare
High
ASCP MLS
ASCP
Life Sciences
High
GLP/GMP training
Professional
High
Regulatory Affairs Certification
Professional
Healthcare
Medium
CCRA
Healthcare
Healthcare
Medium
Epic Certification
Healthcare
Professional
Medium
Laboratory Safety Certification
Professional
Healthcare
Medium
AMT MLS
Healthcare
Medium
Specialty ASCP certification
Life Sciences
Medium
ASCP where relevant
ASCP
Life Sciences
Medium
Clinical Research Coordinator certification
Life Sciences
Medium
GCP
Life Sciences
Medium
Clinical Research Professional
Healthcare
Recommended
ACRP-CP
Healthcare
Master's degrees

Graduate paths to consider

Graduate Degree
High
Master of Clinical Research
Graduate Degree
High
Master of Public Health
Healthcare
High
MS Biomedical Science
Healthcare
High
MS Clinical Laboratory Science
Life Sciences
High
MS Biology
Business
Medium
MBA
Graduate Degree
Medium
Master of Biomedical Engineering
Graduate Degree
Medium
Master of Engineering Management
Graduate Degree
Medium
Master of Biotechnology
Healthcare
Medium
MPH
Life Sciences
Medium
MS Biotechnology
Life Sciences
Medium
PhD Biomedical Science
Healthcare IT
Supports advancement into senior, specialized, management, or leadership roles.
MS Clinical Research

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