Clinical biochemists are responsible for testing patient samples and interpreting the results for medical staff. They work as part of a hospital medical team that is responsible for investigating and diagnosing patient illnesses. Most of their time is spent in the laboratory analysing specimens of blood, tissues or urine using computer-aided and automated testing procedures. […]
Medical physicists use a variety of analytical, computer-aided and bioengineering techniques in their work such as radiotherapy, x-ray imaging, ultrasound, tomography, radiology, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging and lasers. They work with patients and with a wide range of medical, technical and administrative staff. Typical responsibilities of the job include: researching, developing and evaluating new analytical […]
Orthopaedic practitioners help patients recover from injury or surgery as quickly as possible by making sure casts and splints are fitted correctly. s an orthopaedic practitioner, you’ll apply casts and splints to patients following an accident or surgery or for particular orthopaedic conditions. Casts and splits are used to keep limbs and joints in position […]
As a physiotherapist, you’ll focus on identifying and maximising movement to improve the health and wellbeing of your patients. You’ll also help people improve their mobility and regain their independence after an injury or operation, or as a result of ageing or a disability. You’ll work with people on a daily basis, recommending exercise, carrying […]
Public health is all about helping people to stay healthy and protecting them from threats to their health. Use the links below to find out more about public health, the types of roles people do in public health, and the wide variety of organisations in which they work. If you believe passionately about improving and protecting people’s health and wellbeing, […]
Osteopaths help people with a variety of issues from bad backs to headaches and take a holistic approach with manual therapy and health advice. As an osteopath, you’ll use your expert knowledge of the musculoskeletal system to treat various health issues. You will take a holistic approach to the patient’s health, assessing their symptoms along […]
Pharmacists are healthcare professionals with specialized education and training who perform various roles to ensure optimal health outcomes for their patients through the quality use of medicines. Pharmacists may also be small-business proprietors, owning the pharmacy in which they practice. Since pharmacists know about the mode of action of a particular drug, and its metabolism and physiological effects on the human […]
Neurosurgeons are doctors who specialize in the surgical treatment and management of conditions that affect the brain, spine and nervous system. They also treat and manage conditions that affect the flow of blood to the brain. In the United States, neurosurgeons earn a total of $396,274 annually. While the neurosurgeon salary in the UK stands at £99,008 […]
By understanding microbes, microbiologists aim to solve a range of problems affecting our health, the environment, climate and food and agriculture. This can include the prevention, diagnosis and control of infections and disease, as well as ensuring that food is safe, understanding the role that microbes play in climate change, and developing green technologies. Microbiologist […]
Homeopathy is a branch of complementary and alternative medicine and is based on the principle that ‘like treats like’. In practice, this means that substances that can cause symptoms when taken in large doses, can be used in small doses to relieve similar symptoms. As a homeopath, you’ll use these substances in a highly diluted […]
