Interested in a career in Diagnostics? Do you know about the industry and the roles available?

The UK diagnostics market accounts for £500 million and is the fifth largest in Europe in value terms. There are approximately 230 diagnostics companies in the UK and exporting is essential for their continued growth.

The Diagnostics industry overlaps the other sectors as diagnostic products can be a pharmaceutical (e.g., contrast media), biotechnology – (disease gene identification), medical (e.g., ultrasound), personal care products (e.g. weighing scales), or laboratory products (e.g., blood analysers). As such, it is often difficult to segment diagnostics. One area that is clearly identifiable is diabetes, where a number of companies compete for the daily testing of sugar levels in sufferers.

With ongoing expansion of the non-developed world, the harmonisation of the EU market, enhanced technology and the greater expectations of an ageing population, there are diverse opportunities in this sector for increasing its share of global business.

Review requirements under other "Industry Manufacturing Sectors" for information about your prospects within diagnostics.

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