Im planning to be a pharmasist, is there anything i can do now that will help me in this career, anything I should start to research,ty for all your answers!
2006-08-13 11:56:00 · 20 answers · asked by ottcp777 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Study hard are school and get good grades.... maybe check out some books on the subject to let you're self see what you will be studying.
even into you're local pharmacy and speak them the chemist, they would be able to give you great tips and advice.
2006-08-13 12:02:41 · answer #1 · answered by heyho B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good grades are a first. Secondly, check with the college you might want to attend to see what their requirements are for getting into their pharmacy program. For example, where I go to school, UCSD, they require you to have a pre-med degree with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. It's good to know that going in so you know what you have to do while working on your undergraduate degree.
Thirdly, set your sights on a undergrad school who is transfer friendly with the pharmacy school you want to apply. Check their requirements and be sure you are on the right track to be admitted there as well. Your high school counselor should be able to help you out. If not, contact UCSD School of Pharmacy's web site & ask them for a recommendation. They'll surely point you in the right direction.
Good luck!
2006-08-21 11:46:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could get a job (or if you are at school, Saturday or part-time job) on the till in a chemists'. You get to see lots of people come in with the commonest ailments and you see the pharmacist at work every day.
Sometimes they will even delegate common conditions to you. And you can get some on the job training and get some of your pharmacy qualification that way.
And it's fun!
2006-08-13 12:07:07 · answer #3 · answered by KatyW 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can get serious about science. The science that's concerned with chemicals. Be sure to become scolarly in this area. Make A's.
While you're preparing, practice treating people courteously and also practice patience and learn to really listen to people's complaints and how to respond appropriately.
2006-08-19 06:28:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the above answers are good ones. Remember, a thousand mile journey begins with the first step. Speak with your local pharmist.
2006-08-20 22:56:05 · answer #5 · answered by Nick K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your local pharmasist and see what he or she says.
2006-08-13 12:01:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
im studying the same thing
but i got lucky to find a job in a local pharmacy which is helping me preety good cuz im gettin used to the drugs and if i need any help there is 4 techs i can ask\
so try doin that
2006-08-20 19:06:36 · answer #7 · answered by sam a 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all, it would be helpful if you spell Pharmacist correctly. Secondly, I would suggest that you focus a great deal on your mathematical skills. Calculating drug dosages is an essential part of being a Pharmacist.
2006-08-21 08:00:37 · answer #8 · answered by inet_guy_84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chemistry and math are good classes to be good at! I like the suggestion of talking to a pharmacist. I bet if you go to your local drug store and ask one, they will be flattered to be a mentor. It's not the most glamarous Dr. job, but very important.
2006-08-21 08:22:22 · answer #9 · answered by Alyssa M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a library and learn as much as you can about medications ...old and new..alternative medicine and the human body and what it requires from our foods. Also go to a good university ....don't sell yourself short by going to a cheap place if its not top of the list.
2006-08-20 04:59:03 · answer #10 · answered by radajune 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋