2007-02-01 04:27:23 · 7 answers · asked by indisolucky312 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
There's no such thing as majors in high school. Just take as many science classes as you can to build up your science base.
In college, pharmacy schools don't care what major you are as long as you take their required courses. If your college has a pre-pharmacy program, great. Gives you a structured path to make sure you fulfill most of the required courses to get into pharm school.
2007-02-01 10:04:56 · answer #1 · answered by Linkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Today, individuals seeking to become pharmacists must first complete a pre-pharmacy undergraduate program. This program consists of a minimum of 60-70 semester credit hours (90-100 quarter credit hours) of undergraduate coursework in basic and advanced sciences; however many students go on to complete a four year program (between 120-130 semester credit hours) leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, chemistry, or a similar field. In addition, a high PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test) score is required at most colleges and schools of pharmacy.
After admission, a student will complete a four year pharmacy program and will be awarded the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree upon graduation. A pharmacy graduate may choose to complete an optional post-graduate residency (one to three years) or enter directly into a field of pharmacy practice, such as community/retail pharmacy, compounding pharmacy, consultant pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, nuclear pharmacy, and others.
2007-02-01 12:37:01 · answer #2 · answered by PunkerHardcore 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most high schools don't have a major. Just be sure to take four years of math and science classes. You're probably required to take chemistry and biology, but if not take them. For college, look for ones that have a pre-pharmacy track. Your major doesn't actually matter, but it will be easiest if you major in something that at least somewhat overlaps with the pre-pharmacy requirements. For example, majoring in biology, chemistry, or biomedical engineering will be easier than majoring in something like literature. The reason is to gain admittance to pharm. school you need certain prereqs, like biology. If you major in something that already requires biology you don't have to fit it in as an extra class.
2007-02-01 12:34:49 · answer #3 · answered by rosekm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A desire to help people and improve the quality of their lives
A strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively
A team approach and a positive attitude
Solid capabilities in math and science
Six years of college (although some pharmacy schools offer accelerated programs)
Successfully passing the pharmacy licensing exam
2007-02-01 12:37:21 · answer #4 · answered by Vert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
Human Phys
Physc
2007-02-01 12:35:09 · answer #5 · answered by thebulktiny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see if your school has a vocational program for something like this in the field that your looking for to get you started. college is the next step. i know you can get out of school to go to college in the jump start program, ask you councler if your school has a program like this.
2007-02-01 12:42:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chemistry I believe..
2007-02-01 12:34:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋