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Pharmacology might be a great option for someone who is interested in
pharmaceuticals, but doesn't want to be a pharmacist directly
interacting with patients. It is also said that pharmacologist is first a
physician, pharmacist or a biologist of
the drug.
Pharmocologist work right from the drug's conception to its administration. Pharmocologists research and test drugs and chemical compounds for development of drug therapies, prevention of drug interactions, and a variety of other uses. Their role is also
to improve the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of physical illnesses
and psychological the pharmacologist working in the laboratory for
basic research in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology, in educational
institutions or finally in hospitals.
Role of Pharmacologist
Search the efficacy and safety of a drug.
Make tests to study the mutagenic (mutation), carcinogenic and teratogenic (malformation) of certain chemicals and drugs.
Set up the customary dose of the drug.
Partake in the research of new products (new drugs or new production techniques).
Make available in a row on drugs.
Skills required to be Pharmacologist
Knowledge of biology, biochemistry, physiology, pathology and biostatistics.
Skills in statistics and mathematics
Demonstrate skills in information technology and computer science
To show interest in developing new cures and treatments
Scope of Pharmacologists in India
Pharmacologists can find employment in large city hospitals where they are involved in drug trials to monitor safety and efficacy of new drugs. They also conduct post-market surveillance. Forensic labs also hire pharmacologists and toxicologists. Researchers in pharmacology with PhDs in pharmacology are in great demand. As a fresher you will get to work with a team involved in the discovery, optimisation and development of new drugs.