Become a pharmacist
Become a pharmacist
Becoming a pharmacist may be easier than you think. It only
takes two years of study but you must commit to this profession.
To become a pharmacist, you must get a license to practice
pharmacy. This license is required in all the states even
including the District of Columbia. To get a license to practice
pharmacy you must graduate from an accredited college or
pharmacy, and also pass a state examination where you practice.
You also must internship under a licensed pharmacist. After
graduating, you have the choice to continue three or four years
of medical school, which offers the option of minoring in
Chemistry or majoring in Biology. Here are some courses in high
school you should take if you want to become a pharmacist.
FRESHMAN Math: Algebra English: English Science: Physical
Science Social Sciences/Humanities: As required
SOPHMORE Math: Geometry English: English Science: Biology or
Chemistry Social Sciences/Humanities: Psychology
JUNIOR Math: Calculus English: English Applied Communications
Science: Chemistry or Applied Biology Social
Sciences/Humanities: Sociology
SENIOR Math: Probability & Statistics English: English Applied
Communications Science: Anatomy, AP Biology, Physics Social
Sciences/Humanities: Government & Economics
Although these course are just a glimpse of what you`ll learn
as a pharmacist. You`ll also learn about anatomy, physics,
chemistry, calculus, organic chemistry, physiology, general
biology, pharmacology, analytical chemistry, statistics,
physical chemistry, biological chemistry, medicinal chemistry,
pharmaceutics, and microbiology.