Anyone know a pharmacist or is one? Was thinking about becoming one.?

Question

I was wondering how hard it was for you guys to become one and all the steps you went through to get there. Thanks.

Answer 1

Being a pharmacist can be a rewarding career and it is very popular, thus, getting into a program can be more difficult than others. As pre-requisites, during high school and into college you will need to take all the chemistry, as well as other sciences you can get. You will need a solid background in math, physics, ect.
Exemplary grades are a must to get accepted into a program. During undergraduate years you will have to focus on biology, chemistry, inorganic, organic, ect, ect, math, ect. No sense wasting your time on theater appreciation and such.
You will have to complete three years in post graduate work, finally obtaining your Pharm-D, or doctorate of pharmacy. So, assuming all goes well, and you get accepted, it will take about 7 years start to finish.
Good luck and study hard.

Answer 2

I am a pharmacist in a retail and administrative setting. It is a great profession still after over 20 years on the job. You need to go to Pharmacy School for 6 years and then pass the boards for your license. Remember, in general you will work nights, weekends and holidays but the rewards are great. I wouldn't trade it for the world. Figure on LOTS of studying, but your internships are a lot of fun. Good luck!

Answer 3

It's a tough road. First you need a high prereq GPA. They like to see a GPA of 3.4 or higher. You'll have to take the PCAT, and score at least a 75. My school accepts about 1 in 9 applicants. You'll have to take your prereq courses, take the PCAT, apply through PharmCas for most schools, fill out supplementary applications, go to interviews, and then hope you're accepted.

Answer 4

I know a little about it but i'm just a pharm. tech. It is a four year program min. and it is VERY hard work. Lots of numbers and math.