Biomedical Scientist - Requirements And Benefits - U.S. Air Force

Nothing is more important than the health and wellness of our Airmen. Biomedical Scientists in the Air Force are responsible for leading and managing multidisciplinary professional programs to make sure we have the absolute best practices in place for our Airmen and their families.

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• Component:

Air Force Active Duty Air National Guard Air Force Reserve

• Rank:

Officer

• AFSC:

43BX

What you'll do

• Utilize biomedical sciences background and leadership skill to develop and direct biomedical sciences programs and/or command multidisciplinary healthcare units

• Develop, evaluate and interpret policies in health-related activities to include areas such as technical training, research, clinical practice, therapeutics and operational support

• Confer with medical facility commanders and staff members on biomedical information systems requirements and procedures

• Advise medical facility commanders on establishing, manning, equipping and operating biomedical units and activities

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

• Basic Military Training

8.5 weeks

• MILITARY TRAINING LOCATION

Maxwell AFB AL

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REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

• Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree or be within one year of attaining your degree.

• A passing score on the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT)

• Qualifications

• Completion of Officer Training School (OTS), Air Force Academy (AFA) or Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC)

• Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment