master's before PharmD??

[ismellLikflower]

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Hi everyone! I am a california resident with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry from a leading UC. However, I have a sub 3.0 GPA. Thus, I'm not really confident with regards to my pharmacy applications for 2007. Given my situation, I'm contemplating adapting one of the following options

1) re-take all pre-req's with C grades at a CC, for a better grade (which I have a lot of ~30 semester units), which would probably only improve my GPA by .2-.5, or...
2) enroll to a Master's program for chemistry at a CSU...

I have pharmacy experience and I almost have all the pre-req's completed (except for A&P). What do you think would be the most efficient use of my time, money , and effort, given my ultimate goal of getting into pharmacy school?

Thanks!!

 

[ageldred]

You'll get a lot of differing responses on here. I think it would be wise to call or visit (if any are close by) some pharmacy schools and have them look over your grades. They may be able to tell you what they are looking for. Also the PCAT helps some people with lower GPAs get in if they have a high PCAT score. Best of luck to you!