As a pharmacologist, you would:
You could work in a laboratory.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
It's useful to look for work experience opportunities and internships while you are studying. This will give you the chance to gain laboratory skills like:
You can join the British Pharmacological Society for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can find out more about a career in pharmacology and working in pharmaceuticals through the British Pharmacological Society and the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry.
The most direct way to become a pharmacologist is by studying for a pharmacology degree.
You could also complete a postgraduate course in pharmacology, if you've done a degree in a related subject, like:
Some courses include a year working in industry, which will give you an advantage when you start applying for work. You can also get experience by working as a lab assistant or through work shadowing.
You'll usually need:
You could apply to do a Clinical Pharmacology Scientist Level 7 Degree Apprenticeship.
The apprenticeship takes around two and half years and is a mix of work-based training and study.
To apply, you'll need:
You'll need:
With experience, you could become a research and development supervisor or manager, for example, with a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.
You could also move into:
