Programs Choosing Between Physics and Biomedical Science

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Choosing between Physics and Biomedical Science hinges on career goals and the desired skill set. Biomedical Science is favored for its direct relevance to health and medical applications. However, a background in Physics can provide a robust foundation, particularly in areas like nanotechnology and computational biology, where interdisciplinary collaboration is essential. In computational biology, tools developed by physicists, mathematicians, and computer scientists are crucial for biologists, emphasizing the importance of quantitative skills. For entry-level positions, such as research assistant roles, qualifications in quantitative disciplines are often preferred, with familiarity in software like MATLAB and R being highly desirable. Thus, while Biomedical Science is directly applicable, Physics can enhance analytical capabilities and open diverse opportunities in interdisciplinary fields.
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I have a choice between Physics and Biomedical science
 
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For the purposes listed in the title, obviously biomedical science.
 
Rocket50 said:
For the purposes listed in the title, obviously biomedical science.
Would the physics not provide me with a stronger background though? As in for the nanotechnology parts?
 
In computational biology and the other fields you are talking about, the main focus will still be on the biology part. You'll just be using methods from other disciplines.
 
Depends. In the case of computational biology, it's an interdisciplinary field. For a biologist it could just be a tool set, but you have physicists, mathematicians, computer scientists developing those tools and collaborating with biologists in order to test their models with experimental observation.

Also with only an undergraduate degree you'll only be a research assistant. And for those types of openings "computational biology research associate/assistant" I've only ever seen them require quantitative disciplines like physics, math, statistics, and computer science. Experience with software packages like MATLAB and R are usually some of the main desired skills.
 
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