You can get into this job through:
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.
Entry requirements:
Entry requirements:
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:
Entry requirements:
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
Skills:Pharmacologists study the effects of drugs and chemicals on living things, and develop new products to help tackle disease.
As a pharmacologist, you would:
Location : You could work in a laboratory.
Uniform : You may need to wear protective clothing.