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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Pharmacist Degree

A pharmacist degree program prepares students to dispense prescription medications, counsel patients regarding drugs and consult with physicians with regard to patients' drug treatment plans. In order to become a licensed pharmacist, students must graduate from a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program, complete an internship and pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam. Some states also require pharmacist degree program graduates to pass the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam. Before enrolling in the Pharm.D. program, students must complete an undergraduate pre-pharmacy program and pass the entrance exam. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov) expects excellent job opportunities for pharmacists in the coming years.
Typical Curriculum for a Pharmacist Degree Program:
  • Medical Biochemistry
  • General Pharmacology
  • Pharmaceutical Formulation
  • Pharmacy Calculations
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Clinical Pharmacokinetics
  • Chemical Dependency
  • Pharmacy Laws and Ethics

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