Pharmacologist Courses
Pharmacologists study drugs' effects on the body, conduct tests, and recommend new pharmaceutical products based on their findings.
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How do I become a Pharmacologist
Get qualified to work as a Pharmacologist with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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The Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Pharmacology) delves into the study of drugs, their role in treating and preventing human diseases. It underscores the significance of medications, from curing infections with antibiotics to preventing heart diseases using lipid-lowering drugs. This course enhances understanding in biomedical science, promoting deep research-led enquiry and fostering intellectual exploration.
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From $27,900
The Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Pharmacology) delves into the mechanisms by which drugs interact with body tissues, exploring both agonistic and antagonistic effects. Students study key biochemical pathways activated by drug-receptor interactions and delve into pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, toxicology, and drug discovery. The course offers insights into how drugs influence crucial bodily functions like blood pressure and pain perception. Theoretical concepts are bolstered through regular laborato...
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From $39,000
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The Bachelor of Medicinal Chemistry (Honours) is a multidisciplinary degree combining contemporary biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, and essential chemistry. This course covers all aspects of new drug design and development, from initial concept to clinical stages. It includes designing and synthesising novel drug candidates, understanding their biochemical effects, testing regimes, and considering regulatory and ethical issues. In the honours year, students undertake a supervised research project, fur...
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Are you fascinated by medicines, poisons, and pharmaceuticals? The Bachelor of Pharmacology and Toxicology will teach you how drugs work and how they affect the body, while unlocking their possibilities for disease management and human health. With this degree you could be a research scientist, laboratory technician, pharmaceutical sales representative, and formulation chemist. There are so many options.
The program covers: anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, medicines in practice, pharmacology, genes ...
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How much do Pharmacologists earn?
Pharmacologists can earn between $79,051 and $116,189 per annum, which translates to a weekly salary of approximately $1,517 to $2,237. 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).
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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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