bachelors advantage?

[pharm1288]

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Do people that have degrees have an advantage over those who only complete their 2 years of pre-pharm for pharmacy school? (3rd yr) Im applying for fall 2009 admission but im only going into p-2 this fall and it seems like alot of people who are applying have already completed their pre-requisites, whereas, I will not have completed them all by the time I apply. I know colleges see courses you will be taking, but wouldn't they prefer those who have already recieved grades for all the required pre-requsiites so they have a better understanding of their gpa?

 

[Sparda29]

I think that someone with a bachelor's degree who has like a 3.0-3.2 GPA has an advantage over someone with a 3.2-3.4 GPA who only completed their pre-requisites.

But, someone with a 4.0 GPA and only pre-requisites probably has an advantage over someone with a 3.3 Bachelor's.

That's when PCATS, LORS, experience come into play.

 

[GatorRxGirl]

There's been a lot of threads about this. Use the search function and you will find TONS of info on this!

Good luck!

 

[pharm1288]

If we meet the estimated average gpa set by universities, do we have a really good chance of getting with everything else (LORs, Pcat, EC's) put aside? Anyone know what the chances of getting into LIU with a 3.4-3.5 gpa is? (Their estimated gpa is 3.4)

 

[ruth265]

it's a good idea to have BS degree just in case they will replace pharmacists with robots

Do people that have degrees have an advantage over those who only complete their 2 years of pre-pharm for pharmacy school? (3rd yr) Im applying for fall 2009 admission but im only going into p-2 this fall and it seems like alot of people who are applying have already completed their pre-requisites, whereas, I will not have completed them all by the time I apply. I know colleges see courses you will be taking, but wouldn't they prefer those who have already recieved grades for all the required pre-requsiites so they have a better understanding of their gpa?

 

[mrblah]

If we meet the estimated average gpa set by universities, do we have a really good chance of getting with everything else (LORs, Pcat, EC's) put aside? Anyone know what the chances of getting into LIU with a 3.4-3.5 gpa is? (Their estimated gpa is 3.4)

If your gpa / pcat score is the average or above at the school you are applying to, you should be able to get a interview. Now, whether or not you get accepted will depend on your interview and how the school interprets your other stats. So while the application is a two step process, they really are looking at your stats as a whole.

To the Op's original question: depends on the school. Some require a BS, others give you alot of points, whereas others will give you so few points that its not important.

 

[inquirer89]

it's a good idea to have BS degree just in case they will replace pharmacists with robots

Ok, I understand that this comment was sarcastic (at least, I think so...) but wouldn't a PharmD. act as a BS, since it's a "higher" degree. SO if I were to leave pharmacy for whatever reason, a PharmD is still recognized/reputable, right?

 

[mrblah]

you are correct.

 

[mike36]

it's a good idea to have BS degree just in case they will replace pharmacists with robots

Not sure if this was meant to be sarcastic or not, but I hope you know that pharmacists cannot be replaced by robots.

To answer the OP, it depends on the school as to whether or not they prefer applicants with a bachelor's degree. I think it is a good idea to get one so that you have something to fall back on.

 

[Sparda29]

Not sure if this was meant to be sarcastic or not, but I hope you know that pharmacists cannot be replaced by robots.

To answer the OP, it depends on the school as to whether or not they prefer applicants with a bachelor's degree. I think it is a good idea to get one so that you have something to fall back on.

Of course pharmacists cannot be replaced by robots. Cyborgs though, is another story.

 

[SCCpharm]

Of course pharmacists cannot be replaced by robots. Cyborgs though, is another story.

Do any schools offer the pharmD and the cyborg implants simulatenously?