Skills Developed through a Biomedical Science Degree

A background in Biomedical Science ensures that you develop the skills and mindset to tackle many different professional challenges.

Core Skills

• Sound understanding of basic biological processes and mathematical principles and applied theory
• The ability to tackle and solve problems and carry out experiments using the scientific method
• Extensive laboratory exposure and familiarity with techniques and procedures in laboratory settings
• Understanding of cellular processes and cell-level analysis

Communication, Data Gathering and Organizational Skills

• The ability to present your thoughts clearly and intelligently in written statements and written opinion pieces
• Deduction of information from various sources and the ability to concentrate on relevant resources
• The ability to organize, understand and analyze sources of information and to apply novel forms of technology or new information to different professional settings and tasks
• The capacity to critically analyze problems, think creatively and make sound decisions while considering different sides of an argument
• The ability to explain complex ideas clearly to others and to apply complex theoretical concepts to everyday practice and professional dilemmas

Management and Teamwork

• The ability to interpret and analyze information presented by peers and efficiently and constructively support or challenge their proposals, theories, ideas and reports in order to achieve a project's intended end result
• The capacity to lead and interact with a variety of people with different approaches and personal and professional backgrounds
• Skills enabling you to work effectively in group situations, partaking in decision-making, leading and contributing in various capacities to the ultimate success of the team and task
• The ability to debate, persuade, mediate and present your thoughts and opinions to others, as well as the capacity to recognize and incorporate other potential solutions or applications to given problems

Professional Associations and Organizations

Knowing the industry and how to excel in it after receiving a degree are key elements of future success. University study sets up the building blocks you will need to develop and enhance your understanding and knowledge in your career. Being part of a professional organization or network and gaining further insight through training are excellent ways of increasing your knowledge of the field.

• Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society
• National Association for Biomedical Research
• International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science
• Institute of Biomedical Science
• Association of Clinical Scientists
• European Association for Professions in Biomedical Science
• York University, Biomedical Science site