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Medical Scientist

University of California - San Francisco (UCSF)

  • An undifferentiated clinical science program that prepares graduated physicians (MD or DO) as research scientists in various areas. Find Colleges Offering Medical Scientist Degree.
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    • Job Description
      Investigate and describe the determinants and distribution of disease, disability, and other health outcomes and develop the means for prevention and control.
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 4,507
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 5,119
      • Percent Job Growth: 13.58%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Fluency of Ideas
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Speech Recognition
      • Speech Clarity
    • Job Description
      Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, or related activities.
      Salary and Wages

      Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 2,330
      • Average Annual Salary: $78,080
      • Average Hourly Rate: $37.54

      San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 4,710
      • Average Annual Salary: $95,400
      • Average Hourly Rate: $45.87
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 87,402
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 105,039
      • Percent Job Growth: 20.18%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Problem Sensitivity
      • Deductive Reasoning
      • Inductive Reasoning
      • Information Ordering
      • Near Vision
      • Speech Recognition
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    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Medical Scientist
     TotalCertificateMaster
    Overall
    All Students231013
     
    By Gender
    Male734
    Female1679
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien11-
    American Indian---
    Black11-
    Asian716
    Hispanic11-
    White1064
    Unknown3-3
     
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    University of California - Los Angeles
    • 405 Hilgard Ave
      Los Angeles, CA 90095
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 6
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
    • Campus Location: Large City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
    • Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
    • Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
     
     
     
    University of California - San Diego
    • 9500 Gilman Dr
      La Jolla, CA 92093
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 9
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Institution Has A Hospital: Yes
    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
    • Campus Location: Large City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
    • Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
    • Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
     
     
     
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    Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science
    • 1731 E 120th St
      Los Angeles, CA 90059
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 5
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Campus Location: Large Suburb
    • Tenure System: No Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: Under 1,000
    • Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Other Health Professions Schools
     
     
     
    Loma Linda University
    • Address Not Available
      Loma Linda, CA 92350
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
    • Campus Location: Large Suburb
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
    • Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Medical Schools and Medical Centers
     
     
     
    University of Southern California
    • University Park
      Los Angeles, CA 90089
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 5
    • Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
    • Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
    • Campus Location: Large City
    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
    • Classification: Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
    • Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
     
     
     
    Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008