What are the steps you will need to become a Pharmacist? So you can get a Pharm.D.?

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When I started college I was in Pre-pharm. To get into that program your science math scores in HS had to be good, and you had to pass a pre-entry test. Really pre-pharmacy is the same basic classes as pre-med, so expect allot of science and math. If you don't make the pre-pharm cut then you can always major in Chemistry, biology or the such. After you get your bachelors degree, then you will need to go to graduate school, the real Pharmacy school. This can take between 2-3, and sometimes 4 years.. depending on how heavy of a load you take each semester. When you have successfully attained your bachelors you have to pass a test, the PCAT to be admitted into Pharmacy school. It's been awhile but if I remember correctly, if you fail, you have to wait a whole year to try again. Some states require you pass the National certification test, while some states have a required state certification as well, not really sure but some may not even require that after you graduate from Pharm school.

Over all you can look at 4 years in undergrad, passing the PCAT, generally 2-3 in grad school, and then doing a bit of intern before you actually get out on your own feet. It's a good program, but its allot of school.. Good luck on getting your Pharm. D.!