Pharmacologist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Pharmacologists study the effects of drugs and other chemical substances on cells, animals, humans and the environment.

  • Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability.  
  • Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.  
  • Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, control records for
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Pharmacologists typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Pharmacologist you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
  • Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
23,618 GBP *
per year
25,000 GBP
80,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Pharmacologist

  • 22,931 GBP
  • 23,715 GBP
Average salary for part-time Pharmacologist
Average salary for full-time Pharmacologist

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Salary over time for Pharmacologist

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 23,230 GBP
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  • 22,709 GBP
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Future outlook for Pharmacologists

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20 000+ jobs available
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2% yearly wage growth (on average)
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46% chance of automation in the future

Pharmacologist - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Pharmacologist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 38% of people in this role have a Professional degree
  • 37% of people in this role have a Doctoral degree
  • 11% of people in this role have a Post-doctoral training

You'll need:

  •  patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations  
  •  sensitivity and understanding  
  •  the ability to work well with others  
  •  to enjoy working with other people  
  •  the ability to work on your own  
  •  customer service skills  
  •  knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses  
  •  physical fitness and endurance  
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Things to highlight for your Pharmacologist interview

Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

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