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How hard is it to be Pharmacist?
I am attending college in less than a month and I'm majoring in Pharmacy. Is it hard? Is there any advice for me inorder for me to succeed.
#chemistry #pharmacy #pharmacist #pharmacists #pharmaceuticals #experience
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Best pre-college volunteer options for aspiring pharmacists?
What can I do to volunteer in high school if possible and what school is best for this career option? I want my application to be as strong as possible for med school, and that includes any experience I can get before applying for colleges, but I don't know where I'd start, how I can do it and...
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What high school / college courses are best for people wanting to go into Pharmaceuticals?
Hello! I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on which high school and or college courses could be best for me to take if I wanted to go into a career in pharmaceuticals, as next year I begin high school and want to make my chances as high as possible for getting into a good school...
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Any help with scholarships?
Hi, i am currently transferring to UC Irvine and want to know of any scholarships out there that can help me with tuition since it is so expensive at the moment. I really want to go into the pharmacy field and thats why im trying to get my BA in chemistry. It is really hard to keep working at a...
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What is the best way to plan my college schedule if I want to become a pharmacist?
I am asking this because I would love to become a pharmacist. I would like to know what classes that would help prepare me the best for my future classes.
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Is there shadowing for pharmacists?
I understand in the medicine field, students who want to be nurses or doctors attend shadowing for actual doctors or in hospitals to learn and assist in the actual work place. I don't know if that is the case for pharmacists as well and if it is how I would go about becoming a "shadower."...
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What the difference between medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and pharmaceutical chemistry?
I want to study chemistry and like the idea of medicine, but I want to avoid going down a path that is somewhat like biochemistry since I am not a fan of biology. #medicine #chemistry #pharmaceuticals #pharmacy #medicinal-chemistry #pharmacology #pharmaceuticals #career-details
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What are some recommended summer activities that I can do over the summer to show my interest in the Pharmaceutical Sciences field?
As a high school student, I have always wanted to pursue in the medical field. However, I am leaning more on the chemistry aspect, rather than biology (though I want to do both). So I figured that the best option for me is pharmaceutical sciences. The problem now I am having is deciding what...
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How many years of college do I need to take for pharmacy major?
I will take the pharmacy major, so I would like to know how many years of this major takes. #college #healthcare #pharmacy #pharmaceuticals
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What are the pros and cons of working in the pharmaceutical industry?
I am trying to decide between a few different majors and I may want to be a pharmacist. #pharmacy #pharmacists #pharmaceuticals #pharmacist #pharmaceutical-industry
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How many years of schooling (after high school) are required in order to become a pharmacist?
I am a junior in high school and I am looking to become a pharmacist. I would like to learn about the requirements needed to become a pharmacist. #pharmaceuticals
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What are the benefits of doing and not doing a residency after Pharmacy School?
I am curious to how this can affect my future career path. #college #medicine #healthcare #pharmaceuticals
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is taking the fast track pharmacy program in college doing to further me in my field or put me behind?
I have decided to becom a pharmacist, but the fast track does not award me with a degree. Instead, I will compete the program in six years instead of 8 and end with a phd in pharmacy. Will not having a bachelors limit me? #college-major #pharmacists