How do I know if pharmaceutical sciences is for me?

Question

I'm going to be applying to college in the fall, and I have so many questions about this topic.

1. I'm not a big fan of studying biology nor am I very strong at it, but if I have to study it, I will. Based on this fact, should I study Chemistry as an undergraduate and apply for Pharmacy School later, or apply for Pre-Pharmacy Program, or study Pharmaceutical Sciences?

2. Is it smart to attend a Pre-Pharmacy Program even though I'm not sure whether I'll succeed in Pharmacy School or uncertain between going into Pharmacy or Pharmaceuticals?

3. If I decide I want to work in a Pharmaceutical Company, is it better to hold a BS in Chemistry or BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences?

4. What specific jobs can I get with degrees in Chemistry or Pharmaceuticals in Pharmaceutical Companies?

5. I know Pharmacy School is stressful. After graduation, is practicing stressful?

6. Does it matter where you graduate from?

7. Is it easier to major in Chemistry or Pharmaceuticals?

Is it a good idea to hold a BS in Chemistry then attend Pharmacy School?

Answer 1

Well, obviously pharmacy is closely related to biology. The only purpose for drugs is to put them into living bodies, so a big part of pharmacy is biological chemistry. You have to know the extreme details of how the immune system, liver and metabolic functions, and kidney and urinary system operate, not to mention details of the cardiopulmonary and nervous system, protein and lipid chemistry, etc etc.

Pharmacy is a health science, so yes, you have to know biology. But you also have to be completely comfortable with chemistry, including organic. Being a chemistry major couldn't hurt, but it would entail taking courses in other areas of chemistry that might have fairly little to do with pharmacy.

Are you sure you want to do this?

Answer 2

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