Careers Resources

Careers Resources

Resources on Pharmacology, including detailed information on being a Pharmacologist.

Pharmacology

Prospects Profile: Medical Science Liaison

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Medicinal Chemist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

Prospects Profile: Pharmacologist

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

British Pharmacological Society (BPS)

UK learned society concerned with research into drugs and the way they work. It covers the whole spectrum of pharmacology, including the laboratory, clinical and toxicological aspects. Studentships are available for vacation research projects.

Royal Pharmaceutical Society

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) is the professional body for pharmacists and the regulatory body for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in England, Scotland and Wales. Information on careers in Pharmacy and accredited courses.

Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI)

Information and resources about careers in the pharmaceutical industry, including medical writing, drug discovery, animal technology, engineering, sales & marketing, IT, etc.

Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences

UK-based professional membership body for Pharmaceutical Scientists. Their website has details of latest vacancies and information on pursuing a career in this area.

Scotland's Booming Pharmaceutical Industry (Get Reskilled)

This article provides an overview of the pharmaceutical industry in Scotland and explains how there are an increasing number of opportunities in this area.

UK Pharmaceutical Jobs Board (GetReskilled)

Search for the latest opportunities in the Pharmaceutical industry in the UK.

Video case study of Life Sciences graduate working as a Scientist with a Drug Discovery business

Life Sciences graduate, Obinna Ubah, talks about his career path to date and what his current role involves.
This case study was produced by Opportunity North East and Skills Development Scotland.

Case study of Life Sciences graduate working in Pharmaceutical Product Development

Life Sciences graduate, Kellie MacLeod, writes about her career path to date and what her current role involves.
This case study was produced by Opportunity North East and Skills Development Scotland.

Pharmaceutical and Medical Technology companies in Ireland (Innopharma education)

Profiles of pharmaceutical and medical technology companies in Ireland who have a strong reputation for hiring graduates.

Careers in the pharmaceutical industry - job case studies (ABPI)

Case studies of professionals working in the pharmaceutical industry with information on what their roles involve and advice on starting a career in this sector.

Bright Network career path guide: Science and pharmaceuticals

Information on career options within this sector, skills required, qualifications and employers.

Job websites for Pharmaceutical Careers

The link below will take you to a list of websites that list vacancies in the Pharmaceutical sector.