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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Biology85
2.English Language82
3.Mathematics79
4.Medicine and Dentistry78
5.Chemistry73
6.Administration and Management69
7.Communications and Media68
8.Education and Training63
9.Personnel and Human Resources61
10.Clerical53
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Knowledge Area Scores

Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
85
84
Feed domestic animalsInvestigate the effects of pollution on marine plants and animalsIsolate and identify a new virus
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
82
73
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
79
75
Add two numbersAnalyze data to determine areas with the highest salesDerive a complex mathematical equation
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
78
67
Use a band-aidFill a tooth cavityPerform open heart surgery
Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
73
72
Use a common household bug sprayUse the proper concentration of chlorine to purify a water sourceDevelop a safe commercial cleaner
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
69
58
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
68
68
Write a thank you noteBe a radio disk jockeyWrite a novel
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
63
69
Show someone how to bowlLead a quality improvement seminarDesign a training program for new employees
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
61
62
Fill out a medical claim formInterview applicants for a secretarial positionDesign a new personnel selection and promotion system for the Army
Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
53
53
File letters alphabeticallyType 30 words per minuteOrganize a storage system for company forms