SKILLS DEVELOPED
- Understanding of determinants of health and disease
- Ability to design & conduct experiments
- Ability to analyze and interpret data
- Problem solving skills
- Practical experience in a health or medical science setting
- Awareness of interactions between biology and medicine
- Ability to form qualitative and quantitative conclusions
- Effective written and oral communication
- Experience utilizing lab equipment
- Understanding of ethical medical practice
- Proficiency in scientific literature searches
SAMPLE JOB TITLES
- Physician
- Health and Social Policy Developer
- Health Educator
- Bioethicist
- Geneticist
- Veterinarian
- Toxicologist
- Physiotherapist
- Biostatistician
- Pharmacologist
- Laboratory Technician
- Dentist
- Medical Assistant
- Nutritionist
- Occupational Health and Safety Officer
- Paramedic
- Physician Assistant
- Policy Analyst
- Public Health Worker
- Cell Biologist
- Clinical Research
- Government
- Rehabilitation Sciences
- Molecular Biologist
- Analytical Chemist
- Biotechnologist
- Clinical Biochemist
- Health Policy Consultant
- Immunologist
- Optometrist
- Technical Writer
- Epidemiologist
Further Resources
Careerspace Resources
- Careerspace Website - Extensive career development and work search information including tools, links, strategies and assessments.
- Trent University Student Job Board - Look for on- and off-campus opportunities.
- Career Resources on myTrent - Access the following resources through myTrent>Support>Careerspace
- Career Cruising and TypeFocus - Free self-assessments that connect your interests and personality to your career.
- My World Abroad - Provides information, strategies, and tips for anyone considering going abroad for work, study or travel.
- Career Counselling and Résumé Critiques - Get feedback in a one-on-one appointment.
- Career and Work Search Workshops - Register through the Events Calendar
- Events and Fairs - Your opportunity to meet and network with employers and recruiters on campus.
Professional Associations & Societies
Professional associations and societies can be effective exploration resources as they provide information about careers, job boards, events and professional development opportunities. These groups can be used for networking, so become familiar with them!
- Health Care Education Association
- Ontario Medical Association
- Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences
- Canadian Society of Microbiologists
- Canadian Association for Medical Education
- Canadian Association of Community Health Centres
Opportunities - Internships, Careers, Government Programs
- Trent University Student Job Board
- BioTalent Canada Job Board
- American Society for Cell Biology Job Board
- StemCell Technologies - Science Jobs
- Pharma Jobs
- Federal Government Jobs
- Provincial Government Jobs
- Job Bank
- Career Edge
- Bio Careers
- Science Careers
- NewScientists Jobs
- BIOTECanada Life Sciences & Biotechnology Database
- Health Force Ontario
- Ontario Medical School Application Service
- Ontario Rehabilitations Sciences Programs Application Service
- Obio Job Board and Talent Network
- Charity Village
Get Experience
- Biomedical Science at Trent University - Courses, program faculty, program blog, and more department information.
- Trent Community Research Centre - Students are matched with local organizations to assist with research, planning and other community development projects for course credit.
- Trent University Student Organizations - Get involved in groups that will contribute to learning new skills & gaining a variety of experience.
Co-op
Complete three paid work terms and graduate with a distinct career advantage. To learn more about co-op, visit the co-op website.
Get Connected
Develop Your Network-get advice about careers from alumni and other professionals
- Connection Tools: Careerspace’s tip sheets and workshops on LinkedIn, networking, and marketing yourself at career events.
- Mentoring/Networking Programs - Programs and events to help you navigate your career options.