How do I major in Pharmacy?
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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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Pharmacology is the study of how drugs work like drug interactions within the body and such. A pharmacist will learn pharmacology but also learns how to correctly dispense medicines and such.\n\nPharmacology in a degree is not limited to pharmacy it can be found in the general science degree where you can major in pharmacology\n\nJobs for a pharmacologist includes working for a pharmaceutical company to help develop a drug. Combined with other majors such as public relations can also lead you to be a drug representative for a pharmaceutical company
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That's what I had always wanted to do. With all of the drug stores popping up, there will certainly be alot of employment opportunities in the future. Why not go to your local drug store and ask to speak to the Pharmacist??? People love to talk about themselves. Ask the pros and cons of the job. Find out if that's what you really want to do. Find out if you can get a job, even part time, in the Pharmacy. Talk to your local community college about getting the english, math, history requirements out of the way and then see if they have program for that kind of major or what schools in your area can offer you a degree program. Don't sit back and just think about it... take some form of action!!! Your local library should have books and college information that will help you.
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Yes. In USA is PharmD (Doctorate of Pharmacy) and you can do it at any age.\nPre req are 2 years and than 4 yrs of pharmacy school. Total of 6
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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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You can do a 5-year program that incorporates an undergraduate degree with a graduate degree in pharmacy. You take classes in biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, physics, calculus, microbiology, and possibly some other core courses (they might vary).  These classes should have labs.
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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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First, please be certain that you attend a college that is fully accredited by a regional accrediting association. There are other kinds of accreditation but this is the kind of accreditation you need to be able to transfer credits or have them recognized by an employer. You will find a list of these accrediting bodies at this site:  http://www.worldwidelearn.com/accreditation/accreditation-associations.htm\n\nYou will want to be sure that the college where you earn your degree in teaching is also accredited by NCATE - National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. For the education degree some of the courses, such as student teaching and teaching methods, will require interaction with students. You will find a list of colleges that are accredited by NCATE at this site: http://www.ncate.org/public/listofaccredinst.asp\n\nThere are several types of programs for a pharmacy technician.\nFormal pharmacy technician programs require classroom and laboratory work in a variety of areas, including medical and pharmaceutical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacy recordkeeping, pharmaceutical techniques, and pharmacy law and ethics. Technicians also are required to learn medication names, actions, uses, and doses. Many training programs include internships, in which students gain hands-on experience in actual pharmacies. Students receive a diploma, a certificate, or an associate’s degree, depending on the program. http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos252.htm#training\nSince your girl friend has expressed an interest in eventually becoming a pharmacist, I would suggest that she earn an associate degree so she can transfer her credits, which she could not do if she took a certificate program.\nYou will find a list of pharmacy schools at this site:\nhttp://rxinsider.com/schools_of_pharmacy.htm\n\nI believe you can see that the degrees you and your girl friend are interested in cannot be taught solely online, although you may be permitted to take a few general education courses online. You need to make a list of colleges in your area that offer the degrees you want. Then study their catalogs (you will probably find them online but if not you can call and ask that a catalog be mailed to you) and call and make an appointment with the admissions office of the colleges that seem to meet your needs to discuss your options.
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First, you have to make sure that your Bachelor of pharmacy is equivalent to a Bachelor of pharmacy taught in USA. And if it is not, then you can't do a master of science in pharmacy at any pharmacy university in USA. You will have to work on your bachelor of pharmacy once again. I dont know if you already know that now it takes a good PharmD degree to start your career. However, there are some universities that may be offering a masters in pharmacy, you should check this out. You can find out more information on it at the Long Island University's website. As far as the job is concerned, you first have to get a proper degree in pharmacy before you can start working. As of now, there are good job opportunities in industrial pharmacy.
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Go to college first!  You don't have to be a"pre-med/biology" major- actually, medical schools like to have applicants who majored in non-science fields- but make sure you take the med school prerequisites (usually a bunch of science classes including organic chem, physics, some math).  Don't listen to what other people say, do what it is that interests you.
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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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The opportunities in USA are great for anyone in any field as long as they are GOOD in that field. Many Pharmacy graduates go on to become "pharmacists" who actually fill-in the prescription drugs for patients. Prescription medicines can only be given out by a licensed pharmacist in pharmacies. By law, a pharmacy must have at least one licensed pharmacist. With baby boomer generation reaching senior ages, the medical field is expected to do well over the next several decades.
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4 years of undergraduate college. 4 years of pharmacy school aftewards. The pharmacy school is going to be harder than the undergrad in college. If you have already finished college and are looking to become a pharmacist, then you may need to go back to college and take a few courses first. Most pharmacy schools will require that certain science courses (like chemistry) are taken in college. You will also need to take a standardized test (like how the SATs were) for pharmacy school called the PCAT. whether its hard or not..... almost everyone who gets into pharmacy school, stays in for the 4 years and graduates. Its difficult to 'fail' out, b/c most everyone puts in a lot of time studying and working hard, and therefore naturally will do well. The concepts arent that hard to grasp, its just theres always a lot of information being taught in a short amount of time.  I hope you have a good memory.
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No - Pre-Med is not a major. Most who say they are "pre med" are actually majoring in biology or chemistry.
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University of Washington has a really good pharmacy program, so you can just go on their website and request info.\n\nhttp://www.washington.edu/
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Go to your nearest smaller drug store and talk w/ the pharmacist there.  Ask if you could shadow him for a few days.  Tell him about your dream to become one.  I say the smaller ones because you would have a much better chance at getting the answers you are looking for first hand.  You would get to see all the ins and outs and possibly even assist a bit.  If you get to do that for like a week, then you will have all the info you need to see if this is really what you want to do.  If it is, I wish you all the luck in the world because you deserve it!
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It takes eight years to become a pharmacist Check you local collage to see if they have a program. If not they will be able to tell you which school has.