0-6 Pharmacy College Admissions  and Pharmacy Life?
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Hi,\n\nI'm currently a 6th year student and will be graduating in May with my PharmD from Rutgers.  With some bias, I would highly recommend it.  The straight 6 program at Rutgers is a great way to go, but is extremely hard to get into and it's competitive admissions process is only increasing(I was on the admissions committee).  All pharmacy schools will offer you relatively the same education, a lot of what you learn comes from how hard you work.(just like everything else, cliche, I know.)  For admissions reasons, you might have to undergo interviews, so I would recommend a job at a local pharmacy when you are able, some might have age limitations.  As to the second part of the question, a pharmacist with a doctorate in pharmacy has a vast amount of opportunities from working in a local pharmacy to a position in the pharmaceutical industry(especially in the northeast).  A pharmacist in the local drug store (ie CVS) makes good pay and works to advise patients and make sure that the medication dispensed is correct.  Also a lot of recommendations on what over the counter products to use.  I plan on working in a hospital and will be doing a pharmacy residency next year so that I can be a clinical pharmacist in the hospital.  I think I touched on all aspects of your question at least a little.  If you have any other questions about this just type an answer that asks for some more specifics.
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Pharmacology is tough to get into, almost as tough as Med School.  You have to take pre-enrollment exams to get into the Pre-Pharm program, then maintain a good GPA to get into the Pharmacology program.  Go consult a college adviser for a better idea of what you are in for.
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normally you have to complete undergrad classes before you go into pharmacy\ngo where ever you want (as long as those class transfer to university) but make sure you have a very, very high GPA)\n\nThese are courses you will likely have to complete before you apply for a pharmacy program:\n    * Chemistry: \n    * Biology\n    * Math: \n    * English: \n    * Organic chemistry: \n    * Physics:\n    * Economics: \n    * Humanities: one course\n    * Psychology or sociology: one course (e.g., PSY 100, SOA 100)
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you usually need 2 years of prepharmacy  (a fewschools require 4, most are just 2) and then after prepharmacy, you apply to pharmacy schools (pharmacy school is 4 additional years, so its 6-8 yrs to become a pharmacist). research the school you want to go to to see what the prereqs are that you need to take for prepharm, admission standards, all that fun stuff. if you have questions, email the school (whoever their contact is). some schools have guaranteed admission programs, where you are accepted then have to meet GPA and other requirments for prepharmacy and if you do youre automatically accepted to the professional program
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I would say that 3.0 (about a B-) is average. Admissions aren't just looking at GPA though. They want to see what types of classes you are taking...AP, honors, etc. Also, be sure to apply as early as you can...they have rolling admissions (this means they might run out of room...even if you are a qualified student). I know someone who was president of her class, had a 3.2 GPA, decent SATs and did not get into UConn because they had no more room! She had to transfer in after a semester at Southern CT. Good Luck!
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depends on the school... you probably have to be over 3.0 to have any chance and id say a 3.2 or 3.3 minimum to have a good chance. some schools (drake university, ohio state, and maybe some others) have guaranteed admission programs that are really nice, you could look into those. id contact the admissions office or browse the website and see if you can find a class profile at the college you would like to attend, and get the actual numbers as they can vary greatly school to school
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pharmacy is a great future, there are so many oppurtunities involved in it.  thats where im headed right now.  the program is tough but it is so worth it.  right now they say that in 10 years there will a shortage of about 50,000 pharmacists nationwide, which is a great number.  there is always a need for pharmacists, as long as there are medications and patients, the world will always need you, there isnt  a way for computers to replace you.  plus the money aspect is also a plus, the average graduate starts off at between 75-90,000 a year, all  depending on where you work, retail is more yet, but probably not worth it.  i work in pharmacy right now and am a student and i totally love it.  if your not sure try and get some experience in one to help you decide, but its definitely a good future.
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i shadowed at a nuclear pharmacy... pretty much any type of pharmacist is in demand at the moment. basically similar to a regular pharmacist except they dispense radioactive prescriptions which are mostly used for diagnositc testing and also some thyroid treatments and cancer drugs. tests are becoming more and more sophisticated and relying on more and more radioactive stuff so the field is growing.\n\nthe downside is that nuclear pharmacys are open 24 hours a day because the drugs often have a very short halflife and expire in a couple hours, so youd be working some graveyard shifts/weekends/holidays\n\nthe "phizer career guide" is a good resource if youre looking for a pharmacy career... try to search for it online and download it.
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4 "types" of school in U.S requires very high G.P.A as well as other requirements (standardized test scores, interview, your responsibilities) for admission:\n- Pharmacy - PCAT--THE Pharmacy College Admission Test\n- Medicine - MCAT--Medical College Admission Test \n- Law - LSAT--The Law School Admission Test\n- Architecture (students have to complete 3-4 years in undergraduate school, then transfer to ).\n\n\nPharmacy schools are graduate ones. Many of them requires over 3.5 G.P.A for being admitted ( schools where I live require 3.7 for G.P.A). Even you meet the requirements, if the school(s) of which you apply see you don't have a "good" transcript (like you drop many courses), you may not be accepted.\n\nYour G.P.A is 2.0, it means C (about 75% of grades), this is the lowest score for undergraduate students "getting" out off school in U.S. It reveals that you haven't taken PCAT test.  You don't meet any basic requirements, there won't be any graduate school in U.S accept you.
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My sister-in-law was going to try to be a pharmacists and it was going to take about 8 years to complete all the classes you have to take to get qualified, but if you're really interested in doing it I know alot of drug stores like Walgreens offer scholarships for it.  You have to sign something saying you'll work for them for a few years after graduation, but it's a pretty good deal.
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Go to your local pharmacy and ask to do a job shadow.  That is where you watch what they do for a day.  A lot of places will let you do this.  I am a Certified and licensed Pharmacy Technician.  I went to school for 18 months, and did an internship at a hospital and retail pharmacy setting.  They are so desparate for pharmacists some even help pay for college.  Or 'grow their own' to keep up with the demand for skilled pharmacists.  If you do decide to go into pharmacy, look for a pharmacy that does compounding.  It is very interesting to watch them make ointments, capsules, suppositories ect.  To be honest I dont really like pharmacy that much because it's too chaotic.  I would have liked it better if I could be in the compounding room actually making the drugs.  Remember...COMPOUNDING PHARMACY!  Also, retail pharmacy is more chaoctic than a hospital setting.
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You should be able to find that information in the student handbook of your particular college. \n\nAt mine, you had to get a GPA below 2.0.
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I have no idea, but good luck with it! I'm taking that next semester through school. Try googling pharmacy tech?
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Yes, I'm planning on going to pharmacy school. Right now I work in a pharmacy as a tech. and both of my parents are pharmacists. It requires a LOT of chemistry and some doctors have told me that pharmacy school is harder than med school. But yes, it's very highly paid, especially if you were to go into retail pharmacy. You'll work your butt off but the money's worth it. Plus: there's a large shortage of pharmacists out there right now, so you'd never have to worry about finding a job.
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http://www.a2zcolleges.com/medical/Pharmacy/INDIA.html\n\nvisit this site ull get the info.
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There are many paths you can take.\nIf you are still in high school, you can apply to a six year pharmacy program, and be done with your application.\n\nAnother route, the more common one, is to first take 2-4 years completing prePharmacy prereqs.  They are a lot of science courses.  Check with school of choice with exact courses.  You will have to take the PCAT for most schools.  This exam is only offered about 3 times a year.  You will start applying the fall before you intend to matriculate.  Most schools use PharmCas, a common application.  The school will contact you with their secondary applications and later interviews.  If accepted, you will know normally by the end of March by the latest.
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There's a specific list of classes you need to enter pharmacy school.  Varies from school to school - need to check with the pharmacy schools you're considering attending.  Usually includes Biology (2 semesters), Inorganic Chemistry (2 semesters), Organic Chemistry (2 semesters), and the usual English, Math, etc.  You will also likely need to take the PCAT exam (depending on school).  If you need more info, email me at lothar6680@yahoo - I teach part time for a local pharmacy school.