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Do you want to make a new drug which will benefit the human race? Opt for pharmacy, the science dealing with origin of drugs, their preparation, dispensing and ultimate use of prevention of diseases in living beings. Compounding and mixing ingredients to form powders, capsules, ointments, tablets and solutions is part and parcel of a pharmacist's job.

Education

High School

Physics, Chemistry, Biology

Bachelor's

Medicine and Surgery

Master's

Clinical Pharmacology

Ph.d

Pharmacology

Skills Required

Communication
People Pleasing
Accuracy
Researching

Job Prospects

  • Research and development
  • Analysis and testing
  • Sales and marketing

Salary / Annum

1,200,000

Fresher

4,200,000

Average

12,000,000

Experienced

Cities Data


Jobs Outlook

  • Positions in pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing accounted for 6 percent of all medical scientist positions. Medical science is projected to grow 8 percent from 2014 to 2024.
  • The profession is very accuracy oriented, if one step goes wrong, the person could be blamed for thousands of deaths/accidents.
  • Since the process is so research oriented, the pay is really good in all sectors of the profession.

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