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Become a pharmacist

By: Nick Fagan, Thu Dec 8th, 2005 11:34:44 AM

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.

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Nick Fagan is a webdesigner and owner of http://www.myqualitymeds.com. online pharmacy.

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