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To become a medical liaison scientist in the UK, you typically need advanced scientific or academic training. Most medical science liaisons come from a background in medicine, pharmacy, or a PhD in a related field. Therefore, you will need to obtain a relevant degree and/or professional qualification in one of these areas to be considered for a medical science liaison job.
Yes, MSL is a good career choice with excellent career outlook and job growth rates in the double digits.
Medical Science Liaisons work within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device or healthcare organizations to monitor product lifecycles and act as a scientific expert as well as the key link between multiple stakeholders.