Pharmacokinetics deals with the absorption, distribution, and excretion of drugs. Pharmacologists usually work in clean laboratories equipped with sophisticated instruments. The employment outlook is excellent based on the great number of new chemicals for use in industry and medicine. Pharmacologists will investigate drug usage in treating diseases such as AIDS, cancer, hypertension, diabetes, central nervous system disorders, and muscular dystrophy. The field of gene therapy also offers ample job opportunities.
Most pharmacologists have PhD degrees.
Because pharmacology and the practice of medicine are closely related, some pharmacologists become medical doctors and vise versa. Pharmacologists are highly trained individuals who must have a knowledge of chemistry, biology, physiology, and mathematics. No license is required.