pharmacy school or medical school.hows the lifestyle for each of the two career choices?
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A pharmacist does work fewer hours, only 40 hours a week, than MDs.  Pharmacists are not required to do residencies.  Once graduated, you can go and work and make a full salary.\nThe difficulty of getting into either type of college is about equal.
919560
In the United States the Pharm. D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree is a first-professional degree or professional doctorate that prepares the graduate for pharmacy practice. The multidisciplinary curriculum may focus on pharmacy-biomedical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, social and administrative sciences, clinical sciences and experiential training. Entrance into a Pharm. D. program generally does not require prior completion of a college degree, although the majority of accepted applicants hold one. Typically, it takes a minimum of six academic years after high school graduation to complete the Pharm. D. program.
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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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Pre-law would be for law school\nPre-med would be for med school\nPre-med is taken before you hit medical school\nPre-law is taken before you hit law school\nEither way you'll be RICH!!!
737384
MBBS is the bachelors degree.in it a perspective student learns about basics of human anatomy, basics of medicines and the aliments of human body IN GENERAL.THAT IS THEY dont learn specifically about any particular filed of medicine.\n \nIn MD however they pick up a specialized topic of medical science like neurosurgery,sexology,orthopedics etc) and pursue more detailed and advanced studies in that particular area.that become specialization of that doctor in future.
935965
the medical field is a very demanding job, both rewarding mentally and physically.but YOU make the job happy. Have you ever gone to the pharmacist/drug store where the personal are happy?
1138673
medical school is a TON of work.  are you ready for that?\n\notherwise, you should do what you think you WANT to do, not what you think you CAN do.
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Taking pharm classes could help only if it solidifies your ability to do first and second-year undergraduate coursework. None of the material is from upper-division or graduate-level coursework (unless you want to count really difficult essay passages).\n\nThe biology section is comprised of material from general bio and lower-div organic chem. Physical science is comprised of general chem and physics (no calculus needed!). The verbal is 10 brutal passages where speed counts for everything.\n\nI have pharm friends who have taken the MCAT. They did fine -- so should you. But not because of the pharm per se, but rather the pharm pre-reqs you've already taken.\n\ndo you have a PharmD? if so, I'd have to wonder why on earth you'd wanna go to med school? There's a much greater demand for pharmacists in the US right now, and you could be making just as much as a physician if you land the right gig (pharmacist at K-mart ain't it).
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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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From your moniker, I'm guessing that you are premed and getting a little worried about the options.  Assuming you've had the basic coursework, A&P, biology, chemisty, biochemistry, etc, you can get into either one.  Nursing is definitely easier to get into than medical school.  You can be out and earning money in about 2 years, though it you decide to wander on into being a practicioner, a nurse first assistant (to a surgeon), or another specialty, then you are going to earn a bit more (ok, sometimes a huge bit more).  \n\nIf you decide to be a doctor and are lucky enough to get in, then you'll take about 3 years to go through school, then you have residency, and probably a little extra training.  Oh, yes.  and tuition bills out the wazoo.  \n\nDoctors tend to earn more, but have less stress than nurses.  They have a different level of responsibility.   \n\nNurses have to go under the guidance of a doctor.  A nurse practitioner can write a prescription, but the doctor has to review it or sign off on it.  Nurses need to work to orders.  Doctors write the orders.\n\nDoctors are one of two medical positions which are permitted to prescribe drugs without getting authorization.  Nurses are not.\n\nFollow your heart, and your luck.  Some people in nursing absolutely love it.  Others hate it or grow to hate it.  .  Some doctors love what they do, others don't.
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Being a graduate of a foreign medical school a few years ago, I would say medical school life can be boring at times no matter what is your location on this planet. I would suggest you find some extracuricular activities or entertainment outside your school schedule.Looking forward to do something different at regular intervals (eg weekends) will definately reduce the boredom. Even though people have different priorities in life,I wouldn't quit the medical profession, considering the pros and cons.
777227
St. John's University in Queens, NY ..it's a great school for pharmacy & ..nothing else
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I enjoy pharmceuticals!  Heh!  Use the link below to find out about different careers.  You can also view government statistics on various careers at the Bureau of Labor Statistics' website at www.bls.gov.\n\nGood luck!
533875
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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Yeah, lots of people work at Walgreens or whatever as interns while going to Pharmacy school.  I think that you can starting at the end of your 2nd year.  They make pretty good money doing that.  There are alot of people that work at Walgreens as techs before that, too.  It doesn't seem like they think it's that hard to do both, but it depends on how good you are at school.
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Actually it's between a Pharm D (Doctorate) and a Masters (RPH) if you want to work in the US as a pharmacist.  The B.S. will prolly on let you work as a Pharmacy Assistant under the direction of a Registered Pharmacist
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My husband just graduated from pharmacy school in May.  School was pretty hard, he had to study A LOT.  I think in the long run its really worth it though.  The pay is pretty nice once you're finished with it all.  Just remember, being a pharmacist isn't always about working retail (Walgreens).  There are plenty of hospital jobs out there where you deal with patients on a daily basis.  My husband meets one on one with patients daily and loves everything about it.  He would never say that his job is boring.  I do have friends that work retail though and they also really like that.  They do complain though that sometimes they feel like they're not using their education fully.