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Originally Posted by FOB
-well , u wanted to know which exactly career path I am interested in right now .. I think Quality control is very good but what I like most is Research and development .. So could u give me a better scope on entry requirements for such positions
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Quality control is a good entry-level option for pharmacists... again, you would have to do some hard selling to convince people that Egyptian degree prepares you well. I doubt you cand find more than a lot of people who have any familiarity at all with Egyptian education. To make a career in R&D I would suggest getting a Master's or a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences or pharmacology here in US, that would help you. Getting any kind of degree in US always helps when looking for a job in a US company. As far as specific entry requirements, try checking out job postings on the companies' websites. I am strictly on the commerical side and I have never looked into specific job entry requirements on the scientific side.
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-and about the master program question .. Do u mean that a MS in pharmacology or Industrial pharmacy is worthless for companies unless I can earn a PhD ?? and would nt it become even an advantage..
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Do not attribute to me what I did not say. And please learn to use proper grammar and orthography. Can a Master's degree help you enter industry in US? Yes it can. Can you make a career in R&D without a PhD? NO. If you want a job - you can find a steady paycheck with an MS. If you want a career in R&D - you need a PhD. As simple as that.
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I am actually dying to get an internship for a pharmaceutical company in the US .. i am searching from now for One in the summer anywhere between July and October .. Could you give me some tips about how to get one in QC or R&D
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Most application deadlines for the programs I know have already closed. You should have started looking in October, November at the latest. Besides, US internships usually run between May and August, since that's when the summer vacation is for most US schools. And as far as QC and R&D - well, research experience in school will give you an edge. Otherwise, same interviewing skills apply as to any other job or program.