Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Commerce

Career Progression for Biomedical Sciences

Career prospects / progression

Employment opportunities for Biomedical Sciences graduates reflect both the needs for the course and the diversity of career possibilities.

The Ministry of Health and private hospital pathology laboratories have a requirement for suitable graduates to work as Biomedical Technologists. As the private sector grows in Zambia some graduates will find jobs in reputable privately owned routine and research medical laboratories.

Pharmaceutical companies, the University of Zambia and medical research organisations, which undertake research and development, employ graduates with special skills and knowledge in Biomedical Sciences.

In addition opportunities exist in manufacturing and cosmetic industry and in veterinary medicine where the effects of a wide range of products may be tested on living organisms.  Companies manufacturing laboratory instruments and reagents require Biomedical Scientists for research and development, quality control and product sales.

Outstanding students are encouraged to pursue their studies at degree level and graduate as Biomedical Scientists. Such higher qualification may be undertaken at a University.

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Formal employment/ job opportunities

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