Can You Be a Scientific Illustrator without a Degree in Scientific/Medical Illustration?

[@EmilyBemilyBop]

I’ve been looking for the answer to this question forever! So I’m an art major, and I was thinking about minoring in scientific illustration for my bachelor’s. Will a minor be enough for a job in the field if I end up getting my Master’s degree in something that isn’t scientific illustration? (I’m probably going to get my Master’s in education, but I’m torn between the fields). Thanks! Great video!

[@DrawBioMed]

Hi Emily, glad the video helps. To start earn money from you art, you only need a good portfolio to show your clients. Who your clients are will most likely related to the network you are in. From my experience, my work experience in science has been the key factor of my client source.

[@jennifferlujano8717]

Hi. Could you please talk a little bit more about this conventional colors and structure you mentioned? I also wanted to know if you need to make a portafolio, and if you can give is some tips to make it.

[@DrawBioMed]

Thanks for the suggestions. I will consider these topics for future videos :)

[@jennifferlujano8717]

@@DrawBioMed Great!!

[@mackenzieowens5408]

Hey! Great video thanks for sharing! I was wondering if you know how important it it to go to a school accredited by the AMI/ IMI

[@DrawBioMed]

Hi Mackenzie. I am not a member of AMI so I don't know their criteria. You can e-mail them to ask about it.

[@dramariliamendez]

I am a doctor and I am just finishing residency, but I did study product design before (although I did not finish the course). I really want to make the switch into medical illustration, but since I am not near any of the institutes that offer these graduate programs, that would mean investing an insane amount of money for more education when I just finished a nine year long education.. hahahaha I am really not sure if it would still be worth investing that much money, time and moving abroad for it...

[@DrawBioMed]

You can start to be an artist today. A degree is not necessary.

[@buzybug]

Thanks for the useful video! What basic software a beginner scientific illustrator needs to know to get a job? Adobe illustrator, Photoshop, Maya?

[@DrawBioMed]

Hi Margarita, happy to know you find my experience helpful. Adobe Illustrator is the skill I'd like to see when I hire contractors. Medical Illustration you need to know photoshop. For applying master programs you must be able to draw in traditional media e.g. pencil, watercolor. Best way to figure this out is to look at the scientific illustrator recruitment ads on LinkedIn and see which skills they are looking for. I wish I had done this research while I was study! It would've made my life so much easier.

[@mohd.asaads.279]

Hey I'm actually an engineering student wanting to enter the medical field by acquiring certain skills relating to healthcare One of them being illustration so how can I start off learning medical illustration from scratch

[@DrawBioMed]

Hi Asaad, you can start with still live drawings. Observation is important in medical illustration.

[@kerryzubke4926]

Hi there. This was a very informative video... I am a veterinarian and have practiced for over 20 years now. In all honesty I've always sort of wished I had gone into a more art-based / creative career field. I studied art in HS and college and have always taken classes a local art museum. I'm a little "trapped" in my current career being a mom and a practice owner so formal education would not be an option currently but would LOVE to get into the world of medical illustration. What would be your recommended first steps to start getting into this field without pursuing a degree? Thanks so much, I really think this would be a good fit for me.

[@elfua7347]

The profolio is what most matter, I misspelled and write was instead of what. Sorry.

[@pearlpearl4933]

I’m curious - would the doctors who do scientific illustration as a side hustle still be able to become a certified scientific illustrator? (Eg. They don’t have a master’s degree in scientific illustration, but would be willing to take the board exam to become AMI certified.) And how would being certified vs not certified affect your pay, job prospects, etc? I had the impression that this field is very niche and highly regulated since you have to do continuing education, boards exams and license renewals, similar to what many doctors must do to keep practicing.

[@DrawBioMed]

Hi Pearl, I suggest you can ask @learnmedicalart about it through instagram DM. AMI is a certificate in the USA, so I am not familiar with it.

[@pearlpearl4933]

@@DrawBioMed Thank you, will do!

[@nancygupta1467]

Hi do you offer private online classes. I am a physician and need tools and knowledge on medical illustration

[@DrawBioMed]

Hi Nancy! Yes, you can find my online course for beginners via this link drawbiomed.thinkific.com/

[@wheelofstars]

Thank you! My son is majoring in animation at his university and next spring he will graduate. He’s been interested in this field and we’re just now researching what we can find online. If you have anymore suggestions we are so open to hearing anything 🥰🥰 I’m seeing that they have online courses now. What do you think about that?

[@DrawBioMed]

My pleasure :D He can try out my Adobe Illustrator beginner course drawbiomed.thinkific.com/

[@anabeatrizvegagonzalez9907]

hii, i'm in the same situation as your son, although i graduate in 2 years. Please, if you have any info or tips you could give me, it would be sooo helpful

[@DrawBioMed]

​@@anabeatrizvegagonzalez9907 I will make a video about it. Stay tune ;) and foolow my socials @drawbiomed

[@AnnieCampbellMedical]

Great video and good insights! Thanks for sharing!

[@DrawBioMed]

Annie Campbell cheers! What is your thought on this topic? I am quite curious.

[@mohd.asaads.279]

What all free softwares can be learned to do medical illustration

[@DrawBioMed]

Inkscape. Check out my playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLLwKCHa0QD1piouX5680HCJZGcKwSA7ON

[@PriyamvadhaSMenon]

Thank you for this video .I'm a first year biochemistry student. I'm little bit confused in what all should I do to be a scientific illustrator.

[@DrawBioMed]

Hi Priyamvadha, you can watch this story video about how I become one kzbin.info/www/bejne/epzYkH2iodSWadk

[@hadihoseinzadehsalaleh269]

thank you for the really useful tips, I've been binge watching your videos for the past hour😂

[@DrawBioMed]

Glad you enjoy the video😃

[@zaba1484]

I have been really stuck on this topic. I really want to get into the field of Scientific Illustration, but my case is a little backwards. I just graduated with a bachelor's in Illustration, but have no scientific background. How do I go about this?

[@DrawBioMed]

hi zaba. You can check out @learnmedical art on Instagram. They have posts that can answer your questions.

[@WarriorQueen44]

I want to work as Scientific Illustrator. I love Science. I'm from Philippines and I dont know where can I work a Scientific Illustrator

[@DrawBioMed]

I would suggest to check out LinkedIn for the opportunities

[@mastrotube7704]

I am studying medicine and then I would like to do animation and psichiatry.What should I do?

[@DrawBioMed]

Hi Mastro, I suggest that you follow @learnmedicalart on Instagram. They have resources that can help you.

[@mastrotube7704]

@@DrawBioMed Thank you 👍

[@mastrotube7704]

@@DrawBioMed I'm seeing the profile right now,but i would like to know what i should study after medicine and what work i could do.

[@DrawBioMed]

@@mastrotube7704 you can DM them and ask about the details. They have more experience about the trainings in North America and the UK.

[@ahramlee5595]

I do not have any previous art experience. But currenlty am pursuing physiology major. How would I go about this?

[@DrawBioMed]

If you want a master degree, you can email the programs you are interested in and ask them about their specific requirements.

[@haarishj5012]

Hallo. Iam pursuing bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering with a hobby in drawing. I was researching about connecting my hobby with the medical field and came up with the medical illustration. And iam really curious about it. How can I enter into that field without having masters in medical illustration? Is there any way? Can you please tell me about it?

[@DrawBioMed]

Hi, you can check out my Q&A video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXyQYXSjhbRkmas

[@alenapolyarush9859]

I have a Translation Bachelor, but would like to be a scientific illustrator. What would you reccomend me? Do I stand a chance?

[@DrawBioMed]

One of our fellow graduate was a translator. Maybe you can ask her via Linkedin or Instagram www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?heroEntityKey=urn%3Ali%3Afsd_profile%3AACoAABRJxFABJ6LezabZYGL_COlPcJfdjjZDvwQ&keywords=eva%20klinkenberg&origin=RICH_QUERY_TYPEAHEAD_HISTORY&position=0&searchId=26ecf863-5672-44bb-93e6-7e41f5464e77&sid=K2%3A

[@saskiapurbojo6117]

Hi this is such a useful video! I'm a bachelor student majoring in microbiology, with a hobby in arts. I enjoy creating science-related infographics, and I am thinking to become a freelance scientific illustrator. However I am curious, how do I actually find job for it? I haven't seen any job openings on Linkedin, or other similar job platforms. Thank you! Looking forward to register to your online course! ^^

[@DrawBioMed]

Hi Saskia :) yes I received your signup to the course waitlist. For your questions about where to start, you can check out this Q&A video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXyQYXSjhbRkmas

[@DrawBioMed]

Hi Saskia, can you send me an email to [e-mail]? Somehow I don't see your email in the subscription form.

[@saskiapurbojo6117]

@@DrawBioMed Sure!

[@DrawBioMed]

@Katie Ann Hi Katie, you can sign up here www.drawbiomed.com/course. I will send you notification email when the enrollment is opened.

[@ParthPatel-lp6pq]

Can u pls make a video on how to make 3D liposomes ,

[@DrawBioMed]

Hi Parth, I will definitely take a look at it. Another scientists has requested this topic too. Stay tuned.

[@ParthPatel-lp6pq]

@@DrawBioMed ok thanks Ill b eagerly waiting for it

[@DrawBioMed]

Hi Parth, the liposomes video is now live. You can watch it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH3aoI2Yo7moi5Y

[@ParthPatel-lp6pq]

@@DrawBioMed wow thankyou so much

[@gabriellefoxmansstyle8798]

Do you know how long the career is? And nice video :)

[@DrawBioMed]

Hi Gabrielle! Do you mean how long until retire? I personally will keep on doing it as long as I enjoy it. Glad you enjoy the video :D

[@gabriellefoxmansstyle8798]

@@DrawBioMed Hi! Well, no, I was talking about how long it takes to study it, that's what I meant, sorry haha

[@DrawBioMed]

@@gabriellefoxmansstyle8798 My master program was 2 years. You can check out this video for the details kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4fTaYeeg8ipi8k