considering becoming a pharmacist

I am 28yrs old and am considering going back to school to become a pharmacist. I already have a B.A in marketing but with this economy I am looking for something more stable to provide for my family. I however, am not sure how to go about what is needed to apply and what schools are accredited. I have a 7mo old so flexable schedual are key. Any suggestions?!

Do it

go on sdn forums to find out more about the pharmacy profession. funny, but there's crazy talk right now that there is a looming oversupply of pharmacists. what a shatty time for all of us

Go for it! The market is strong. If you have a child and want to work overnights or weekends the retail pay is about 45 - 50 per hour depending on the part of the country your reside. Each state has a board of pharmacy to help you research your new career and the steps you will need to take.

Much success!

I would consider nusing considering the cost of pharmacy school chains are cutting back staff these days

hi. i am 25 yrs old and i want to become a pharmacist. i dropped out of high school at 17, and i just recently received my g.e.d, and i dont know what i need to do. i just enrolled in my community college and am lost. i dont know what classes to take to even start getting ready to be able to enter the pharmacy program at the university. can someone please help me out?

dumbsolo in Stockton, California said: hi. i am 25 yrs old and i want to become a pharmacist. i dropped out of high school at 17, and i just recently received my g.e.d, and i dont know what i need to do. i just enrolled in my community college and am lost. i dont know what classes to take to even start getting ready to be able to enter the pharmacy program at the university. can someone please help me out?

You are lucky that you live in Stockton. University of the Pacific is there and has a pharmacy school. You could get information from there about which prerequisites to take.

Different pharmacy schools have different requirements.
Some require a 4 year undergrad degree followed by 4 years pharmacy school.
Others require just 60 credits (2 years) followed by 4 years pharm school.

There are a few 3 year pharmacy schools and also direct entry ones, which are 5-6 years in length.

Go directly to the websites of the schools you are interested so you know what their specific admission requirements are, and then start your college coursework. Meanwhile you an start working in a pharmacy.