University of Iowa (UI) - Medical Scientist
Medical Scientist
An undifferentiated clinical science program that prepares graduated physicians (MD or DO) as research scientists in various areas. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Iowa schools that offer a medical scientist degree. Students at University of Iowa who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Master
- Doctor
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Medical Scientist Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the medical scientist program at the University of Iowa for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall
| Total | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|
All Students | 5 | 5 | - |
By Gender
| Total | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|
Male | - | - | - |
Female | 5 | 5 | - |
By Race
| Total | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - | - |
Black | - | - | - |
Asian | 2 | 2 | - |
Hispanic | - | - | - |
White | 2 | 2 | - |
Unknown | 1 | 1 | - |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Epidemiologists
Job Description
Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, or health outcomes. May develop the means for prevention and control. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of epidemiologists in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 5,000
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 6,100
- Percent Job Growth: 23.60%
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
Job Description
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation, research and development, or other related activities. Includes physicians, dentists, public health specialists, pharmacologists, and medical pathologists who primarily conduct research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of medical scientists, except epidemiologists in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 100,000
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 136,500
- Percent Job Growth: 36.40%
- Percent of Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 0.6%
