Biomedical Science is concerned with the carrying out of lab tests to find information that will be helpful in the diagnosis and treatment of various illnesses. It is a broad field that includes numerous specialities. Biomedical scientists play an important role in for instance, surgery where tests have to be conducted before blood transfusions can take place. Career prospects are excellent with a variety of specialisations such as Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Cytology, and Virology.