how many years does it take to be a pharmacist?
2007-05-12 11:19:59 · 6 answers · asked by therealfreddy_p 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Both StudentPharmer and Lea are exactly right. I'm only answering to re-emphasize that a residency is NOT required. Residencies are optional ... beneficial -- perhaps if you get a good one in the match -- but not required.
2007-05-12 12:50:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. After entry into a pharmacy school, it typically takes 4 years to graduate - 3 years of classes and 1 year of clerkships (paying tuition to work and learn in various settings). Some schools have an accelerated 3 year program that is much more intense.
If you are coming straight out of high school, there are some 6 year programs that include pre-pharmacy coursework, but typically, 3 or 4 years are required to earn a BS degree with pre-pharmacy requirements, and then you apply to get into a pharmacy program. So if you're coming out of high school, it typically takes 7-8 years. That is, of course, assuming that you're accepted into a pharmacy program right after you finish your undergraduate work.
2007-05-12 18:32:35 · answer #2 · answered by StudentPharmer 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It varies by state by state. The college I go to has a good pharmacist program and there was a RIte Aid health fare in San Diego, CA.
2007-05-12 19:45:16 · answer #3 · answered by sparkles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2-4 years of prepharmacy
4 years of pharmacy
so, on average, 6-8 years.
Residencies are not required to practice after graduation.
2007-05-12 19:29:35 · answer #4 · answered by Lea 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
3 years of pharmacy school and a 1 year "residency"
2007-05-12 18:24:00 · answer #5 · answered by Niles 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 years
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2007-05-12 18:29:07 · answer #6 · answered by aswtdevl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋