That should about do it. It’s what I did too.

Congrats on choosing a great career in pharmacy.

I recommend that you take your SAT/ACT exams seriously. Your goal is to get the highest possible schore that you can. There are some pharmacy schools that have a 6 year program that you can try to get into. This program is for students who are coming out of high school and KNOW that pharmacy is their future.

Basically, the program works like this:

1) You will do 2 years of prepharm reqs at their college

2) Once you are finished you’ll do 4 years of pharmacy

3) And then you are done.

Essentially, this will save you time and money.

I highly recommend that you take a look at this type of program.

The schools that does this, meaning that they have 0-6 years programs are:

Albany College of Pharmacy

Duquesne University

Florida A & M University

Hampton University

Massachusetts – Boston

Northeastern University

Ohio Northern University

Philadelphia

Rutgers University

St. John’s University

St. Louis College of Pharmacy

University of Connecticut

University of Findlay

University of Missouri at Kansas City

University of Rhode Island

University of Texas at Austin

University of the Pacific offers a 5,6,7,and 8 year program

University of Pittsburgh

Brdiget, I hope this gets you started. If you need more info please visit http://www.getintopharmacyschool.com

High school students who are interested in a pharmacy career are encouraged to contact the Office of Pharmacy Student Affairs for additional information. No specific high school subjects are required but a college preparatory plan should be followed.

Two years of a single foreign language in high school meet the general education requirements of the University. It is expected that applicants to the pharmacy program will meet prerequisite foreign language requirements in high school.

Sufficient mathematics leading to enrollment in calculus as a college freshman and two semesters of physics are recommended. It is advantageous to gain as much experience as possible in writing, verbal communication, computer skills, and the sciences.It is also never too early to begin gaining pharmacy experience whether it’s through volunteer or job shadowing opportunities or a paid position.

They recommend speaking to the Office of Pharmacy Student Affairs at the University you are interested in going to. They can explain more in detail on how to prepare yourself.

I know that after high school you can take pre-pharmacy courses. These are required before you actually take the 4 yr degree program. The pre-courses take about 2 yrs. You can take them at the University as part of the program or even community colleges have these courses available to transfer into a 4 yrs degree plan. I’m going to send you the website to give you an idea of what they are. Good luck sweetie, I’ve always wanted to be a Pharmacist but I have no schools close to where I live and I have 4 children so there is no chance of moving.. : ( Oh well, I’m going for the next best thing, I’m in college for my RN : )