I'm a senior right now and hoping to get my BS in Biology and later go to Pharmacy school. But its been stressing me that a lot of people want to become pharmacists.
Is the field filling up and will I have to face a lot of competition now?
Please help!!
2006-09-14 19:50:39 · 8 answers · asked by MrSkagen 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Actually, you could not have picked a better career. Did you know that there is a shortage of pharmacists? Yes, big time. Your future job is so set. I know that most start at a yearly salary of 100,00 dollars a year. Stop worrying, if you make it that far, your life financially, is set.
2006-09-14 19:56:02 · answer #1 · answered by june clever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there is still a large shortage. The number of part timers in pharmacy is rather high. It is hard to get into pharmacy. Most colleges have an acceptance ratio of about 1:10. Good luck. You can try to apply to guaranteed acceptance programs or 0+6.
2006-09-17 04:49:19 · answer #2 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ARE you kidding? All the chains are looking for pharmacists and starting them off at $80,000 plus. Aging population in this country and increased need for prescription drugs for the old folks is creating the demand. Only drawback I can see is that you will need to carry malpractice insurance which won't be cheap. Go for it and good luck. I have my BS in Bio but if I wasn't old and retired, I'd go into the profession. Go for it and good luck!
2006-09-14 20:11:50 · answer #3 · answered by conetoe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first of a lawyer pays very well. A pharmacist is fast and easy to become one and it does pay pretty well. A lawyer would deffinetly let you live a good lifestyle, but remember choose a job you will enjoy going to work everyday! (:
2016-03-27 02:02:51 · answer #4 · answered by Sandra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly I don't know about Pharmacists, but it seems like EVERY other job is for Pharmaceutical Sales reps, so I would think one would naturally follow the other, Yes?
2006-09-14 19:56:39 · answer #5 · answered by Sidoney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the shortage is still acute nationally. And there is a huge wave of retiree RPh's in the next five years. The only competition is getting accepted. Once you get your license you can write your own ticket.
2006-09-16 17:29:43 · answer #6 · answered by jloertscher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all i can say is many are called few are chosen! but most importantly i strongly advise you pursue your dream!
good luck!
2006-09-14 20:00:58 · answer #7 · answered by yellow man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am a pharmacist and its a good proffession
2006-09-14 19:54:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋