How to Become a Pharmacist Videos

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  • Everyday pharmacists consult with physicians and patients regarding the effects and interactions of a wide variety of drugs, many of which are very dangerous. They recommend pharmaceutical dosages, while creating drug therapy programs and often providing disease management for those suffering from diabetes and asthma related illnesses. Pharmacists are responsible for ensuring the safe and proper use of the drugs they dispense, and as such, must have an encyclopedic knowledge of thousands of drugs. The job is not easy, and maintains that you obtain a license through the fulfillment of specific requirements, including a PharmD degree. The following videos are excellent tools for learning how to become a pharmacist.
  • Tips

    1. Attend a four-year school
    2. Take science, math and communications courses
    3. Become involved in the profession by joining an organization such as the American Pharmaceutical Association
    4. Give back to the community through volunteer work
    5. Because graduate school is so competitive, maintain a 3.7 GPA or higher during your undergrad studies
    6. Apply to pharmacy school
    7. Two main career options are in the health care industry or in drug manufacturing