Be a scientific explorer

If you want to become a scientific explorer, you will need to study maths and sciences at school. After that, when you are 16, you can decide whether to continue studying or get a job.

If you want to be a scientist, you can:​

• Continue studying science at school or college, and study for A-levels, Highers or Advanced Highers , or the equivalent based on where you live.

• Start an apprenticeship​

• Get a job or be self-employed​

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Your choices at school​

Find out what subject options at school can help you become a pharmacologist here.

Find out more about careers in science​

• Take a look at our 'Your Path To Becoming a Pharmacologist' leaflet.
• Explore the colourful world of pharmacology in our colouring book.
• Visit the ​Future Morph careers website for schoolchildren. 

• Read more scientist stories on the Future Morph poster. 

• Explore the CREST Star and Superstar awards for hands on challenges to help you explore the scientific world around you.​
• ​Read more about becoming a biologist with lots of information from the Royal Society of Biology 
  • Be inspired by famous biologists such as Sir David Attenborough in Biology: Changing the World ​
  • Find out how you can make a difference with a career in biology