What is the difference between life science and biomedical science?
Life Science :
Broad field that studies all living organisms — plants, animals, microorganisms, and humans.
Includes botany, zoology, microbiology, genetics, biotechnology, ecology, etc.
Focus: Understanding life processes, evolution, interactions, and biological systems in general.
Career paths: Research, teaching, environmental science, biotech industry, agriculture, etc.
Biomedical Science:
A specialized branch of life science focused specifically on the human body, health, and disease.
Combines biology, medicine, and clinical sciences.
Focus: Understanding how diseases affect the human body and how to diagnose, treat, and prevent them.
Career paths: Clinical research, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, hospital labs, public health, etc.
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