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pharmacologist
74
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A Pharmacologist analyzes drugs and chemicals to discover how they affect biological systems and assess how they can be used safely. Their role is designing and carrying out experiments, devising and testing hypotheses, and testing drugs on cells or through clinical trials. Their responsibilities are analyzing and interpreting data, making recommendations based on findings, laboratory and staff management, studying relevant literature, writing reports and papers, sharing expertise and research findings, and attending meetings and conferences.

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Avg Pay: $120K
Jobs: 36
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Avg Pay: $179K
Jobs: 27

Education you need to become a Pharmacologist

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  • Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences
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    Avg. Duration:47 monthsAvg. Fees:$45,628Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PH.D.) in Pharmacology
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$40,023Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Biochemistry
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,527Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Pharmacy
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    Avg. Duration:51 monthsAvg. Fees:$33,325Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Pharmacologist and Other Important Info

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7.3 years
$150K
The average years of experience in the workforce prior to having this role
4.50 years
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The average number of roles it took our users to get to this one
3
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