im currently in high school and have decided that i want to work in the medical field as a pharmacist, i love math and science they are my favorite subjects! i don't want to be involved in any surgery, trama, or anything that has to do with cutting open people in any way that's y i chose to become a pharmacist...what all do I need to know in order to accomplish my goal? like the classes that are required, how long training is...school length anything!
2006-12-29 12:08:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You need to get a bachelors degree and a pharmacy degree or go to an undergraduate school for 2 or 3 years and then transfer into a pharmacy program.
You normally take these classes in the first two years,
http://www.temple.edu/pharmacy/prerequisite.htm, and then take your pharmacy courses such as these: http://www.temple.edu/pharmacy/dr-curri.htm.
Here are the schools that offer programs: http://www.aacp.org/issi/membership/schools.asp?action=view&TRACKID=&wh=A&CID=593&DID=4224#PA
And this should answer some general questions:
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos079.htm
My friends have entered pharmacy school both before and after they have completed bachelors degrees with majors in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and exercise and sports science. As long as you have the prerequisits, you are fine with any major.
Good Luck!
2006-12-29 12:12:05 · answer #1 · answered by emp04 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Emp04's answer is good. Remember that to be apharmacist you need lots of chemistry and math - algebra, not so much calculus... You will be taking organic chem and other chem, so learn all the chem you can in high school. Really study it a lot.
Pharmacy is a great field. you are going tohave a great career, help lots of people and make a pile of money. Excellent!!!
2006-12-29 14:30:01 · answer #2 · answered by matt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
distinctive math and technological awareness training could a great deal help! in case you attempt to get into med college, you could take some enhance training for the time of extreme college to electrify the college. good success and that i'm hoping your way forward for being a pharmacist comes actual! :)
2016-10-06 04:42:35 · answer #3 · answered by matlock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
major in biology not chem or pre pharmacy and have a good gpa 3.5 or better.
2006-12-29 12:17:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋