what classes are needed to become a Pharmacist?
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It all depends on what college you are going to. I am attend ISU which has a great pharmacy school and a 100% job placement guarantee when you graduate. I am majoring in pre-pharm and the classes I have to take are: ( Over a two year period)\nGeneral Biology \nGeneral Chemistry \nBrief Calculus or Calculus I \nGeneral Physics I \nOrganic Chemistry \nGeneral Microbiology \nEconomics \nAnatomy and Physiology \nEnglish Composition \nPublic Speaking \nHumanities & Social Sciences \nThen once you get accepted into the regular pharm program you take classes such as listed on the website below. It is a rigous program once you are accepted but it will be well worth it. I love what I am doing right now so I highly suggest looking into it espically ISU. If you want any additional information feel free to contanct me at rushkour@isu.edu\nAlso, At ISU it is only a 6 year degree compared to some other colleges who are 8 and you still come out with the Pharm-D doctorate! WOOT! You're a doctor!
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Better check what the board of pharmacy in the state where you want to work says.  You may have to repeat many courses to be eligible to sit for NABPLEX which requires that you graduate from an accredited school of pharmacy .  Most PharmD programs are 6 to 8 years in length and require clinical rotations.  After that, you may want to do a residency in a Therapeutic Specialty.  \nAlso, being form outside the US, some states will require as test of your ability to communicate in english as well.\nThe PharmD is a clicial doctorate and the only entry level degree in the U.S. now, so you MUST have it in order to be eligible to sit for the boards and you MUST pass the NABPLEX plus a legal exam to be licensed to practice pharmacy.
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Yes it is hard to get in to Pharm School.  My roomate was pharm student.  \n\nIf you apply yourself it'll be alright.  But you'll have to be really good at memorization (in terms of medications and their generics) and you'll have to do a lot of chemistry. \n\n Most Pharmacy students ONLY study.  But it is well worth it in the long run because you'll make really good money when you graduate.  \n\nHe went to Ferris State university in Big Rapids, Michigan which is great school for Pharmacy.   Good Luck!
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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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Tons!  First there are the obvious choices, retail pharmacist and hospital pharmacist.  Both counsel patients and dispense medications.  Then there are pharmacists who work in nursing homes, psychiatric treatment centers, prisons, Indian reservations, etc.  You can also become a pharmacist specialist in areas like ICU, pediatrics, cariology, pain management, nephrology, neurology, infectious disease, transplant, drug information (like a pharmacist/librarian), obstetrics/gynecology, etc.  In these specialty areas you can work in a hospital or even in a clinic (outpatient) setting.  There are also lots of jobs with the drug companies.  You can be a researcher, a salesperson, or a medical liaison (teaching the doctors).  There are also some unique positions with the FDA, CDC, and other government organizations.  Oh, and I almost forgot, you can always teach pharmacy at a college or university.
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There's no need for formal education for pharmacy tech.  Most pharmacies will train you.  After a few months in a pharmacy, you should try to take the certification exam.  There are review books for it.\nPharmacy education, for pharmacists, is accredited by the ACPE, American Council for Pharmacy Education.\nFor pharmacy technicians, it appears programs are certified by the ASHP, American Society of Health System Pharmacists.\nhttp://www.acpe-accredit.org/technicians/accredit.asp
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The U.S. PharmD takes two years of undergraduate study and four years of professional study.\nIt is very hard for non permament residents or non citizens to be accepted into colleges of pharmacy.  \nThe bachelors of pharmacy does not meet the minimum requirements to take the licensing exams.  The foreign pharmacists licensing exam is extremely hard.
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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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You first need a bachelor's degree in either a pre-med program, a bio med program, microbiology, or chemistry.  Then you need to pass the MCAT and get into medical school.  The medical school will have a specific degree plan for you.  You will also need to take licensing and/or certification exams depending on your state of practice.
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I'm not a pharmacist but I would think pharmacology would encompass everything, whereas hospital pharmacy would be just that, very limited.  Supposed you would like to change from the medical profession to say medical examiner.  I would think if your going to get a Master's in anything you should make it worth your work.
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You need to be sure to enroll in a Pharmacy School that is accredited by ACPE, which is the only pharmacy accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education.\n\nSee this link for a list of those schools --\nhttp://www.acpe-accredit.org/students/programs.asp
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i dont know, but if ur school has an ROP program or something that can give you job training while in school then take it. that is what i am goign to do since i want to become a pharmacist or a pharmacy techinician. oh and if you want, can u look at my question(about pharmacist) to see how it would be to be one.
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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.
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pharmocology studies the effects that drugs exert.\n\none aspect of pharmaceutics regards the absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, of medications.  But it also deals with delivery systems, stability, sterility, etc.\n\nA Pharmacist is someone who has studied these (and a whole lot more) and is responsible for sythesizing information from all these disciplines to make sure you get the right drug, at the right dose, taken the right way, for the right amount of time, and helping you understand what to look and look out for.
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Your local library likely has a copy of The Physicians Desk Reference, commonly known as the PDR. The PDR contains all the information you are seeking and specifics on drugs within each class.  Good luck.
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probably a rad tech. much better pay and a more stable job. you have to go to school for a year or two though to be a rad tech and its just onsite training for pharm techs (all you need is a HS diploma) in most states
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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.