If you have a medical degree, you might consider a career in pathology. A Chemical Pathologist studies diseases in humans and animals. They work in a laboratory. Some Chemical Pathologists also teach students in universities.

A Clinical Biochemist studies our body chemistry. Biochemistry also falls into the area of pathology. Clinical Biochemists carry out complex analytical studies by analysing the results of the patient’s specimens (samples). They can, with very modern technology and equipment, detect changes in the chemistry of our body fluids.

Do you watch CSI? Do you watch Law and Order? Forensic Analysts (BIOLOGY) usually work on crime scenes. They analyse the biological evidence by studying DNA – human or animal tissue, hair, dental records, fluids like blood and saliva etc. They can also analyse plant samples.

Forensic Analysts (CHEMISTRY) examine objects from fires, toxicological and drug related investigations. They are also responsible for removing and disposing of hazardous chemicals and waste from a crime scene.

A Forensic Technician may also be called a criminalist. They specialise in collecting physical evidence from crime scenes. Forensic Technicians work alongside forensic scientists in a laboratory.

Does developing a cure or treatment to improve the quality of life of someone suffering from a disease interest you? Immunologists study harmful organisms like viruses, bacteria or parasites that get into the body. With this knowledge they try to find treatments and cures for diseases, disorders and ailments.

A Life Science Technician studies organisms to try and improve our quality of life. They could develop a cure or improve the quality of food we eat or develop ways of preventing the extinction of certain animals, etc.

A Life Scientist studies organisms to try and improve our quality of life. They could develop a cure or improve the quality of food we eat or develop ways of preventing the extinction of certain animals, etc.

A Medical or Clinical Laboratory Technologist works in a laboratory. They work alongside pathologists and conduct tests and experiments to provide information to the doctors and specialists. Medical or Clinical Laboratory Technologists play an important role in the prevention and diagnosis of diseases, such as cancer, diabetes and AIDS.

Does Medical Research appeal to you? Does the world of Physics appeal to you? A Medical Physicist works towards treating diseases and improving health care, by applying physics to medicine.

A Physiologist generally works in a field of medicine. They are not doctors but researchers. They work mostly in laboratories. They may work with some patients if they are testing a certain medicine or disease.

Toxicologists are in demand! A Toxicologist is a specialised scientist who can identify, control and prevent the effects of chemicals on human, animal or agricultural health. They can assist doctors to make diagnoses so that the doctor can recommend treatment.