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Pharmacologist Courses

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Pharmacologists earn?

There are no clear salary figures for qualified Pharmacologists currently employed in Australia. Increase your earning capacity by obtaining post-graduate qualifications in a specialist area such as biochemistry, physiology, toxicology, or microbiology, and joining an industry association like the Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists (ASCEPT).

What are the job opportunities for Pharmacologists?

There are no clear employment figures for Australian Pharmacologists at this time. They are employed by scientific and medical research centres, pharmaceutical companies, universities and academic institutions, government health organisations, manufacturing companies, conservation organisations, and more.

How do I become a Pharmacologist?

Launch your career as a Pharmacologist in Australia with a Bachelor of Science (Pharmacology), Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, or Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Pharmacology). You will also benefit from a Master of Pharmacology (Research) or Master of Biomedical Science (Pharmacology).

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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