Pharmacologist Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Pharmacologist:

  • A Medical or Doctoral degree.
  • A state license and certification to administer drugs to humans.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • The ability to handle medical equipment and other machines used in research.
  • A strong working knowledge of mathematics and science.
  • The ability to gather, analyze, and understand medical data.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Pharmacologist skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Pharmacologist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.