Dear aspirant,

A medical scientist studies diseases and conditions with the goal of improving human health. Through research, he or she determines the causes of diseases and then develops ways to prevent or treat them.

To become a medical scientist, earn a Ph.D. in biology, a medical degree, or a dual degree that combines the two. Ph.D. students perform laboratory work and learn about research methods. They must complete a written thesis before they graduate. Medical school students study subjects such as anatomy, biochemistry, medical ethics and law, and pathology, earning either a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or  Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree. Before applying to graduate school, get a bachelor's degree in biology or chemistry. During college, make sure to take classes in writing and public speaking. You will use those skills in graduate school and throughout your career.

Unless a medical scientist has direct patient contact, he or she doesn't need a license to practice. Those whose jobs involve administering drugs or otherwise practicing medicine must be licensed physicians.

In addition to your education, you will also need certain soft skills, or personal qualities, to do your job. They are:

Critical Thinking: The ability to select the right methods to solve a problem is an essential skill for anyone doing research.

Writing and Verbal Communication: You must be able to present your research findings to your peers.

Reading Comprehension and Active Listening: In addition to sharing your own research, you will also need to learn a lot from others' work. Medical scientists must read about studies and listen to colleagues' presentations.

Problem Solving: You must be able to identify problems and solutions to them.

Hope the answer is helpful.

All the best!

Hello student,

There are various fields in medical stream where can you can do research. You first need to fix those. You can have options like Biotechnology, Agriculture, Marine Biology, Molecular Biology, Botany, Biochemistry, Ecology and a lot more various fields. You need to choose any of the course above for a B.Sc degree in that course and go for Masters and PHD.

Good luck