Wade Said:

Can you become a pharmacists online?

We Answered:

In USA it's a doctorate. So you will not be able to find online courses to do it. It requires a lot of hands on experience. In other countries, your mileage may vary. However, be aware that if you obtain any type of medical certification, you will have to have it validated / qualified in which country you choose to work.

In the USA it's recommended that you hold at least a bachelors degree in a science before going for a doctorate in pharmacology. You don't have to, but it's highly recommended.

Glenda Said:

can i become a pharmacist while doing the college online?

We Answered:

Almost certainly not; at least not completely online. First, you need a 4-year college degree, and you're going to need to take science labs (chemistry, physics) that you can't take online. Also, there are a lot of math courses you'll need as well, and many people struggle with those online. Then there's 4 years of pharmacy school that also will require labs.

Loretta Said:

I'm thinking of going back to school to become a pharmacist?

We Answered:

You have a quite a few questions there. I can help. For more info. check out http://www.pre-pharm.info

Leah Said:

I am a licensed pharmacy technician in california. what steps do i need to take to become a pharmacist?

We Answered:

There is a big difference in training between a pharm tech and a pharmacist.

A pharmacist needs a college degree typically in a science discipline (biology, chemistry, anatomy, etc), After they graduate from college they need to go to pharmacy school which is an additional 2 years of schooling.
I hope there is no online courses for this program

Arlene Said:

Is there an online program to become a licensed pharmacist?

We Answered:

There are a lot of colleges offering online pharmacy programs these days. If you have done the program from a accredited college then there won't be any difference and you won't face any problem while applying for job. All you have to do is go through the list of accredited colleges offering diploma in pharmacy on this page http://www.thedegreeexperts.com/sd-diplo… and choose the one that fits best according to your needs.

Kelly Said:

How do you become a pharmacist?

We Answered:

Sorry, but I'll presume you're in high school.
These days, being a pharmacist is a highly sought after career, partially due to the fact that a typical pharmacist's starting salary (fresh out of college) is about $90,000 per year. Since pharmacy is a 6-year degree, most pharmacists enter the profession at the age of 24. It is pretty cool when you are 24-years old and you are earning 90 grand per year.

Pharmacists are not supposed to work off-the-books but many do. They get about $40.00 cash per hour if they choose this avenue of compensation. Since many pharmacists work 12-hour shifts, they are pulling down major cash.

This high starting salary attracts many would-be pharmacists. Since there are so many applicants the pharmacy schools can afford to be picky.

Up until the mid 1990's pharmacy was a 5-year degree. You graduated with a Bachelor Of Science in Pharmacy. Nowadays, pharmacy is a 6-year degree. You graduate as a Pharm D. Pharm D's like to be referred to as "Dr. such and such" but they are not medical doctors.

They can not prescribe drugs. They can only dispense exactly what the medical practitioner prescribes if they work in a drugstore.

However, these days pharmacists have expanded clinical horizons. They are not limited to dispensing pills. Many of them work in clinical settings such as hospitals where their expertise on drugs and drug information is sought after by doctors and other medical professionals.

Many Pharm. D's gravitate toward teaching. Another avenue of professional endeavor for pharmacists is working for the drug companies. Working for a drug company as a Pharm. D.is a highly sought after position because of all the perks that come with working for a rich corporation.

If you are a high school student and you want to be a pharmacist here are some friendly points of advice:

Take science every year - this will be a factor regarding your entrance application. Lots of kids don't take science in 12th grade because it is not required to graduate but if you want to be a pharmacist you need to take it anyway. Biology, earth science, chemistry, physics - take them all. If you can handle AP science all the better.

I hope you like chemistry because if you are fortunate enough to get accepted into pharmacy school, you will be taking tons of chemistry (and labs too).

You will definitely take organic chemistry, which is very hard. They give you organic chemistry early on to weed out marginal students. If you don't like chemistry, forget being a pharmacist. Your life will be a living hell is you don't like (or have an aptitude for) chemistry.

Take math every year - Lots of kids skip math in 12th grade because you don't need it to graduate. BUT taking math every year shows college admission officers that the student is studious and is not afraid of difficult coursework. If you can handle AP, all the better.

Foreign Language - believe it or not, taking a foreign language enhances your chances of getting accepted into pharmacy school (or any good school for that matter). This demonstrates that the student is well rounded and capable of memorizing information. Memorization is important if you want to be a pharmacist.

Renee Said:

How do I go about becoming a pharmacist using an online college?

We Answered:

That earlier response is a bit off. The journal "Communication Education", last summer, published a survey of employers regarding their attitudes toward online education. A degree that's earned entirely or primarily online is downgraded, reducing odds of employment by about 15%.

But in your case, you want to be a pharmacist--a profession that's in super-high demand, where the starting salaries are among the highest, and where there's no projection for slowing down because of the projected aging of America and the increased reliance on pharmaceuticals.

So where to study? I googled "online pharmacy degree" and several came up. Your best best is to find an online program that's offered by a traditional brick-and-mortar university--you'll have better guarantees of quality, the costs will be lower (even if you're out of state) if you choose a public university, and the transcript won't say "online" in every case.

University of Florida was one name that came up early; I confess I didn't look at the Google hits closely, but I can attest they're out there. So proceed and godspeed!