I think I want to be a pharmacist and I would like to know about it, and find out what classes I should take in high school, traing/school needed, or if anyone is a pharmacist maybe you could help? Advice or general opinions might be good too. Thanks.
2006-12-13 08:16:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
In high school, take the standard math/science college prep path courseload.
Since you are still in HS, you can consider schools which accept students right out of high school.
To become a pharmacist, you will need 2-4 years of prereqs and than 4 years of pharmacy school. There are a couple of 3 full year colleges. Your prereqs will be mostly hard science and math. You will be going head to head with fellow prePharms and preMeds.
Currently, BS is not required, but more and more have them.
For most, it takes between 6 and 8 years.
There is absolutely no need to take latin. It will not help with drug names because they are not based off of latin.
2006-12-13 10:56:05 · answer #1 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother in law is a pharmacist and he makes a lot of money. He had 4 years of college and then 3 years to get his Pharm D.
Classes to take: Chemistry, biology, Latin (helps with drug names) and other science related classes.
Pharmacists have to go through a lot of the same training as doctors, so look around and investigate other types of classes might be available in your area. For example, ROP classes or community service hours in a hospital might be great experiences.
2006-12-13 08:26:58 · answer #2 · answered by omouse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of chemistry, physics, biology and english (to know how to help patients who come to the counter for help)
2006-12-13 08:25:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Someone said this, but chemistry is extremely important for pharmacy students.
2006-12-13 10:04:23 · answer #4 · answered by danika1066 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chemistry!!!! Try to take as many chemistry class you can.
2006-12-13 08:26:35 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋