Pharmacy School Classes

One of the requirements to become a pharmacist is to go to pharmacy school.  There are two ways to get into pharmacy school.  The first option is to take 2 years of undergraduate college courses that are related to the field of pharmacy and then 4 years of professional pharmacy school afterwards for a total of 6 years of education.  This option is usually chosen by high school students who are certain that they want to become pharmacists.  The second option is to take 4 years of professional pharmacy school after graduating from college.  This option takes longer, but is good for people who are still trying to decide what type of career they want.

There is a variety of different classes in pharmacy school and most of them are based on fundamentals from biology and chemistry.  Some common courses include organic chemistry, molecular biology, medicinal chemistry, and physiology.  There are also many in-depth courses on specific areas of treatment such as infectious diseases and chemotherapy.  The in-depth courses prepare students for clinical experiential roles at hospitals where they recommend treatment options with doctors.

There are also practical courses where pharmacy students give patients counseling for their medications and learn how to recommend over the counter products without potentially embarrassing customers.  Some students also learn how to apply diagnostic tests and administer flu shots.

Becoming a pharmacist takes commitment, but the rewards may be worth it for the right people.

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