Any Pharmacists?

Question

To become a pharmacist, You need to take the MCATS right? How long would it take to graduate and start a career?

Answer 1

MCAT is for medical school.

First, you need to get your undergraduate Bachelor's degree in something pharmacuetical related, which takes 4 years. (either biochemistry, chemistry, biology, etc..)

Then, you will apply for pharmacy school, and it will take approximately 3-4 more years. After you graduate, you will be doing rounds, much like a residencey or internship.

Or you could do it the easy way and enroll in an accelerated program, which could take as little as 5 years. ALthough you would not be getting your bachelors, you can get your Pharm D. in just 5 years.

Good luck!

Answer 2

You need to take the PCAT not the MCAT. Most students take 6-8 years from starting undergrad. The accelerated 3 year pharmacy schools almost never take students who do not have a bachelors.