I want to be a pharamist but I'm only 13 is there any kind of studing I can start now, to help me later?

Question

Sorry I'm 14 now not 13 and I will be entering high school in Sept. I am taking all the math and science I can. Is there a book on learning all the drugs and there origins? Anything I can do at home? Thanks for your help.

Answer 1

Take as many advanced science and math classes as you can through high school.
In college pharmacy related classes of course. Or pre-med......

Good luck - I admire your ambition.

Answer 2

Besides taking chemistry and biology (and see what other kinds of science your high school offers, like organic chemistry and human biology specifically), think about taking Latin, if you aren't already. It will really help you with the vocab in your science classes. I am sure I don't have to tell you to be a dedicated student (but have fun too!), as you are asking about planning for your career now! And it's still summer vacation!

Good Luck!

Answer 3

Wow you are so young to have decided. But then again..that is when I decided also. Take chemistry, biology and physics. Take any possible class that will give you college credits. Take math up to calculus level or beyond. Pharm school require at least calculus. They also require statistics and enhance your writing by taking lots of English courses. Try very very hard your first year of college it is a lot different from high school. My first year wasnt good so it brought my GPA now so now I'm planning to complete a bachelor degree to bring it up before I apply to pharm school. Do very well in your science courses because that is your gateway to good letters of recommendation. =)

Answer 4

Science, especially chemistry and biology, will be important to your future career. Also you should develop good math skills. It is also important for you to be able to relate well with people, since part of the role of a pharmacist is to educate people about health issues. Participating in volunteer work will help you. Here is a link to more information about the educational requirements of becoming a pharmacist.

Answer 5

Well, you are quite a young fellow. Once you hit high school at the end of your Sophomore year (or if 16), there is an ROP (Regional Occupational Program) class for Pharmacist (depending on your high school but if your high school don't have it you can take it at another high school). But since your still a few years away from this, you can try taking it at a community college.

Answer 6

If you have a community college close by, you might be able to enroll in college courses that will result in college credit later on. However, you might have an amazing GPA, moreover, you should have a great foundation in math and science, as this is vital for the field.

Answer 7

In order to become a pharmacist, you need to go to school just like becoming a doctor.
You will first have to go to college for 4 years and probably major in microbiology, or a similar course of study, before even starting to go to medical school.
You will need skill in writing, and a good understanding of math, and science.

Answer 8

My sister is a pharmicist, eventually you will need to take math and science courses. She also worked for in a pharmacy during college/medical school, that helped alot in understanding how things are done and got her foot in the door alot quicker. Good Luck!

Answer 9

Try learning to spell "pharmacist" first...and "studying". Then check out Goodman and Gilman's classic textbook, "The Pharmacologic Basis of Therapeutics". If you can stay awake reading that, then you can enjoy maths, chemistry, biology and physiology.

Answer 10

Start taking chemistry in high school and your math classes. More importantly, make sure you are great at memorizing things and that your study habits are established.