Jeff Said:

Careers in Pharmacy and Pharmacology?

We Answered:

Hi

In order to go into a carrer in pharmacy you will need a Masters in Pharmacy qualification, abreviated MPharm. This is a strict regulation in most countries. You won't be able to work in pharmacy with a different kind of degree, even if the subject is very similar.

So one choice for you would be to aim for pharmacy school instead of pharmacology.
But if you want to get a degree in pharmacology anyway, then there is a possibility that the undergraduate pharmacology degree (a BSc) will help you get into an advanced level of the MPharm program (for example you might get into the second year of the program, but note that your final BSc degree will also play a role).

The MPharm program is generally 5 years, inlcuding 1 year of practical training, in most European countries, and I don't know about USA. The pharmacology BSc degree is 3 years in UK and I don't know about other countries.

If you want other info you can ask me.

Rebecca Said:

How do i become a pharmaceutical sales rep?

We Answered:

Heya, I might be able to help you...
I use a job/internship site that my uni told me about/registered me to which has been really useful to me so far in finding about what I need to get in regard to experience and qualifications to pursue my preferred career... also provides with placements and full-time intership opportunities in the UK as well as jobs full-time and part-time... so maybe that would be of use to you?
It's predominantly a student and graduate jobs website but you can register and make up a University/degree/UCAS points if you have never attended uni - it doesn't matter when looking for experience for your chosen career or courses. It's updated regularly so it's pretty handy.
The link's http://www.milkround.com/repsregistratio… to register and receive all the vacancies available :).

They send you a confirmation email by the way which you have to open and follow their link to complete the registration process, but it's worth it in my opinion! Seeing as it's free (student/graduate friendly haha) you might as well give it a go and see if there's anything going?

Hope I helped a bit!

Jay Said:

Pharmacy Degree and as a career (UK)?

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I would suggest maybe becoming a professor of biology or chemistry.
You get the summers off and you also get great pay.

Doris Said:

hospital pharmacy, how do you 'professionally check' ..?

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Clinical checks as they are also known are done by pharmacists to make sure the doctor has prescribed a safe dosage for a suitable time and that there is no risk of drugs interacting with each other to provide unwanted or dangerous side effects. It also makes sure the patient is not allergic to any of the drugs or their ingredients.

So when a script comes into the hospital pharmacy, before it is dispensed a pharmacist will look at it, make sure it is legally written, the dose is safe, the duration is safe, there is no risk of interactions between any of the patients meds and that is safe to be dispensed.

Terry Said:

Career alert! Business or psychology for phamacist?

We Answered:

take pharmacy if you want to be a pharmacist. you do not need another degree.