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Pharmacologist

Pharmacologists are biomedical scientists who analyse and study pharmaceutical drugs and their effects on the human body and overall wellbeing. They test drugs on living cells in the laboratory (as well as through clinical trials) and then make recommendations for the development and manufacture of new pharmaceutical products. Pharmacologists are often required to carry out drug testing on non-human animals.

As a Pharmacologist you could be examining blood and urine samples from participants in a clinical trial, cleaning and sanitising laboratory equipment, ensuring the wellbeing of test subjects, entering lab test results into a structured database, writing a progress report for the R&D department, replacing stocks of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and testing chemicals, or attending an international conference for Pharmacologists and biomedical research professionals.

Pharmacologists spend most of their workday in the laboratory and at a computer desk, analysing data and writing reports. To succeed in this occupation you will need focused attention, a commitment to accuracy and data integrity, and the ability to create meaningful reports and recommendations from your research and laboratory work.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $88,400
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a pharmacologist?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Pharmacology)

On Campus
3 years
$25,200 - $27,401
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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