If you want to make a career in the field of medicine and research, then becoming a pharmacologist can be a great option for you. A pharmacologist researches the effects of medicines, their dosage, side effects, and interactions. This profession is not only perfect from a scientific point of view, but there is also no dearth of career growth, research scope, and an attractive salary package. The role of a pharmacologist is very important in the healthcare sector, because these are the experts who play an important role in the discovery, development, and testing of new medicines. That is why there is always a demand for jobs in the field of pharmacology.

What should be the qualification?

Giving information, Professor Syed Ziaur Rahman, Chairman of the Department of Pharmacology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, said that to become a pharmacologist, you have to go through a prescribed educational process. For this, first of all, it is necessary to pass the 12th class with subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. After this, one has to obtain a B.Pharm or M.Pharm degree. For some high-level research and teaching positions, a PhD may also be mandatory. To enter this field, you have to pass the NEET entrance exam.

What is the fee?

He said that the fee of this course depends on the level of college and course, but generally, its fee in a government institution can be from 50,000 to 1 lakh rupees per year, while in a private college, the fee can be several lakhs or more than that. If we talk about salary, a potential fresher pharmacologist can easily get a package of 3 to 6 lakh rupees per year, while with experience, it can increase to 10-20 lakhs or even more.

Where is the demand?

He said that in today's era, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, research labs, and even government agencies are demanding skilled pharmacologists. Due to the continuous development in drug manufacturing and medical research, the career prospects in this field are increasing day by day. If you have a passion for research and want to make a prosperous career while serving humanity, then pharmacology is an ideal field for you.

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