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CAN I GO TO SCHOOL TO BECOME A PHARMACIST IF I'M ALREADY BECOMING A PHARMACY TECH?
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∙ 14y ago
Of course! A pharmacy technician's degree is not a terminal degree, and the skills learned during your initial education will help you with becoming a pharmacist.
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How does a person become a pharmacist?
You need to go to college and get a Pharmacy degree, then work at various pharmacy's.
Which faculty do you need to go to if you want to become pharmacist?
diploma in pharmacy or bachelor in pharmacy & master in pharmacy or doctrate in pharmacy it needed course to prove as a pharmacists
Do you have to have to subject chemistry to become a pharmacist?
Yes, because pharmacy is a chapter of chemistry.
What degree is needed to become Pharmacist?
Pharmacists in the U.S. have completed a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
If you take physical science do you still have to take chemistry to become pharmacy tech?
I think you meant pharmacist, not a pharmacy tech. A Pharmacist needs to study pharmacology that is linked to chemistry at certain point. A pharmacy tech doesn't need to attend college, but a technical course only, and his work is subordinated to the pharmacist.
Do you need to be a high school graduate to become a pharmacist?
You must complete pharmacy school (university level) in order to become a pharmacist. So, you must at least hold a GED.
What are the federal requirements to become a licensed pharmacy technician?
A pharmacist is licensed by the state pharmacology board. You must go to college to become a pharmacist and it's a very serious job as people will die if you screw up. A pharmacy technician works under a Pharmacist and has far less qualifications. You simply have to pass a certification test.
What does PharmD stand for?
Pharmacy Doctorate, which is what you get when you attend pharmacy school to become a pharmacist in the United States. It is most commonly a 4 year professional school after having done an undergrad degree or necessary requirements first.
Can pharmacy technician become pharmacist?
Yeah of course... Go to school for 2-4 years undergrad with a focus in pharmacy. Take the PCAT. If you do well you can then probably get admitted to a Doctor of Pharmacy program (Pharm D). Get through the 4 years of pharmacy school, pass the state board exam in the state you wish to practice. Then practice pharmacy as a pharmacist.
What is the best way to become a pharmacy technician?
Having a strong background in math and science is your first step to becoming a Pharmacy Technician. Here is a website that lays out steps to becoming a Pharmacy Technician. http://www.ehow.com/how_1000120_become-pharmacy-technician.html
How do I become a Pharmacy Assistant?
Although becoming an assistant pharmacist does not require any specific academic preparation, you will need to be able to write clearly and accurately and perform calculations to determine prices and medication amounts. Some preparation in chemistry is also helpful.
What kind of education do you need to be a pharmacist?
Most people that become pharmacists are usually degreed in areas of science and physics and then have to go on to Pharmacology school which is 5 years if you combine the bachelor's and pharmocology degree since most people go from undergrad to pharmacy school concurently.All pharmacists are required to earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and also pass two exams to obtain a license to practice as a pharmacist. Coursework in pharmacy includes intensive study of chemistry, biology and anatomy, as well as pharmacology and medical ethics. Typically, applicants to a doctoral program have already completed a bachelor's degree in a related field of study, such as chemistry.Here's a good website.
