Does a psychologist's course of study include pharmacology?

Answer: No, not really! However, psychologists can and often do pick up some superficial pharmacological knowledge if they have an internship in a medical model institution but their academic courses provide virtually nothing substantial in this regard. If you feel you require this inclusion in any potential therapist, then either think about a psychiatrist, or someone from a background intrinsically linked to medicine.

Answer provided by David White

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