To be a pharmacologist requires a solid knowledge of the biological sciences, and also of mathematics, chemistry, and many aspects of medicine. The techniques and methods of investigation employed by pharmacologists are those used in biological and physical sciences.
Qualified pharmacologists may find employment in universities, large hospitals, the pharmaceutical industry, and government agencies, both within Canada and abroad. Depending on the strengths and inclinations of the individual, after further professional training, pharmacologists may practice their profession as physicians, researchers, teachers, administrators, or combinations of these.
Students intending to become pharmacologists who have graduated with a BSc degree will often find it helpful or even necessary to continue studying in the school of Graduate Studies, for a Master of Science (MSc) degree or a Doctorate (PhD) degree before choosing a professional career. Almost without exception, the well-trained pharmacologist holds an MSc or PhD degree with three to six years of additional formal university education.
Another route into a career as a pharmacologist is from one of the health professions. Earning a degree in medicine (MD), dentistry (DDS) or pharmacy (BScPharm), or completing a combined MD/PhD program will often be the path into a clinically oriented branch of pharmacology.
Job options
- Scientists/researchers
- Environmental monitors
- Regulatory compliance officers
- Drug safety monitors
- Risk assessment
- Drug/toxicant information specialist
- Medical/scientific writers and editors
- Consultants
- Laboratory technicians
- Civil Service
- Department/Ministry of Health (DH)
- Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
- National Health Service (NHS)
- Pharmaceutical and biotech companies
- Universities
- Research Institutes
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