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Roles in healthcare science

If you are passionate about technology or science, and about helping others, a career in healthcare science offers a wide range of opportunities. 

Take a look at the range of opportunities below.

  • Clinical bioinformatics

    You'll be responsible for developing and improving methods for acquiring, storing, and analysing biological data.

    [1]
  • Life sciences

    You'll work mainly in laboratories on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

    [2]
  • Physical sciences and biomedical engineering

    You'll measure what is happening in the body, devise new ways of diagnosing and treating disease and ensure that equipment is functioning safely.

    [3]
  • Physiological sciences

    You'll assess different parts of the body to diagnose any abnormalities and sometimes provide treatment and care.

    [4]

Source URL:https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/healthcare-science/roles-healthcare-science

Links
[1] https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/clinical-bioinformatics [2] https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/life-sciences [3] https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/physical-sciences-and-biomedical-engineering [4] https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/physiological-sciences