Course Requirements
Requirements vary and are by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). A bachelor’s degree is required for admission to some pharmacy schools, and it will give you an advantage when applying to many institutions.
Applying to Pharmacy Programs
The role of the pharmacist can take many forms. Pharmacists counsel patients, advise doctors, perform research, prepare intravenous medications, prevent drug interactions, monitor patient health, and educate patients and future pharmacists. Pharmacists work in a range of settings including hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical manufacturing companies, academia, and drug stores. The field of pharmacy offers a wide variety of .
In the United States, pharmacists must earn a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution and pass a state licensure exam. The PharmD degree takes most students three or more calendar years to complete. The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) maintains of pre-accredited and accredited programs. Dual PharmD/PhD and PharmD/MBA programs are options for those seeking more than one degree.
