What Would I Need to Do to Become a Pharmacist?

Published October 31, 2013

Question by Lily: What would I need to do to become a pharmacist?
I’m a junior in high school, and I’m kind of considering going down this path. I understand that it takes approximately six years but would I be applying to a four year college first or straight to a six year program? Also, what would be some options that I could consider to strengthen my application?

Would I need to be an assistant and/or a technician before I apply to pharmd school?
Would I need to take a lot of math classes in college?

Best answer:

Answer by don s
you can go to a college that offers a pre-pharm bachelor degree and then transfer to grad school for pharmacy.

Answer by Pooky
It’s at least eight years. Four years of college, then a doctorate degree (PharmD).

Yes, you had better be very good in math.

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