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Pharmacy

DESCRIPTION

Pharmacists educate patients about prescription and over-the-counter medications, advise other health care professionals on drug decisions for patients, provide expertise about the composition of drugs, including chemical, biological and physical properties as well as use, ensure drug purity and strength, ensure drugs do not interact in a harmful way.
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Career Center for Students
American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Student Resources
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting, April 3-6, 2009
American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Career Information
American Pharmacists Association Foundation Student Pharmacists Scholarship Program
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
ASHP Student Section
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Careers in Pharmacy Guidebook
Become a Pharmacist
Campbell University School of Pharmacy Pharmacy Readiness and Enrichment Program (PREP)
Careers in Pharmacy Article
International Pharmaceutical Federation
Is Pharmacy for You?
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Information and Advising Sessions Schedule
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Student Services
Pharmacist Career Overview
Pharmacist Information
Pharmacist Interview
Pharmacist Salaries
Pharmacist.com News
Pharmacy Career Options
Pharmacy Journals
Pharmacy Links for Students
Pharmacy Overview
Pharmacy School Admission Requirements (PSAR)
PharmacyWeek.com
PharmCatalyst Pharmacy Students and Prospective Pharmacy Students Website
RxSchool - Pharmacy Continuing Education
U.S. Public Health Service Pharmacist Professional Advisory Committee Student Programs
Wayne State U. Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Information Meetings on Pharmacy Program (first Tuesday of every month)
Western U. of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy Information Session, October 11, 2008

DEGREE

Pharm.D.

PROGRAM LENGTH

3-4 years

PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS' ORGANIZATION

AACP (American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy)
AACP U.S. Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy
PharmD Graduate School Programs
PharmD Programs
World List of Pharmacy Schools

APPLICATION SERVICE

PharmCAS (Pharmacy College Application Service)
List of Participating Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy
List of Nonparticipating Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy

ACADEMIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Varies by school, but usually required are General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, General Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Human Anatomy, Calculus, English, Social Sciences, Biochemistry.

ADMISSION EXAM

PCAT (Pharmacy College Admission Test) or GRE (Graduate Record Exam)
PCAT Online Course

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES & EXPERIENCES

Integrity and adherence to rigid ethical standards; commitment to building community, to patient care, and to life-long learning to maintain competency; willingness to accept responsibility and accountability.

RECOMMENDATION LETTERS

Three letters of recommendation as requested by schools.