Math, science, weakness???

[Ava999]

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Hello,
I posted this thread because I wanted to know if there are any pharmacist (or pharmacy student) that struggled with math and science in high school (or early years of college ) and still made it out to be successful. I really want to pursue this career, and right now I'm a junior in H.school with a pharm tech class, and so far it is really easy once I really get the math parts, but I'm told that Pharmacy school is wayyyyyyy harder, and more complicated when it comes to math, and science. But, I'm not all that good in science, and math...I mean I get it, but I struggle with it too. I'm wayyy better and more at ease with English, government ect. I am willing to work my but off on my weak areas to become a pharmacist. But I would really want to know if anyone was in my shoes, and made it out ok. Thanks.🙂

 

[Fuzzychickens]

Not to be mean, but you will have to develop a love affair with math and science if you want to improve in these areas. The first year of pharmacy school will expose a weakness in these areas very quickly.

What you are asking is a lot like asking if someone who can't do math at all can become an accountant - yes they can, but they will have to learn math first.

 

[mike36]

I struggled with chemistry in high school, but now it's easy. I enjoyed most of my chemistry courses in college.

 

[Lotus89]

I struggled with chemistry in high school, but now it's easy. I enjoyed most of my chemistry courses in college.

Ya, me too. I did awful in chem and bio in high school but now that i did it in college, it was easy...so you can do, just try hard...and you will make it

 

[Praziquantel86]

No way around it, either learn to love 'em or find an alternate career path. High school grades don't make any sort of difference (unless you're applying to a 0-6 program) outside of placement in intro-level classes.

Once you're in college, it's a different story. Most pharmacy schools require you not to do well in math/science classes, but to excel. Unless it's a labor of love, it's tough to do that well.

That being said, the math and science classes become a lot more interesting in college. You'll actually learn the theory and mechanisms behind concepts, rather than just rote memorization. Understanding something is much more fulfilling than simply knowing it.

 

[DownonthePharm]

I struggled with math in high school and college. Couldn't get past calculus I in undergrad. I also had to take Organic chemistry I three times to pass with higher than a C. But despite that I am doing just fine in pharmacy school.

If you find you are struggling with the material maybe you need a change of scenery/teacher. Once I took organic chemistry at a new school with a good teacher I got an A without any problem.

Most importantly, get rid of the mental barrier that you struggle with these subjects and look at them as building blocks to your end goal of being a pharmacist. Be willing to put in the time to study and use your resources and you should be able to learn it.

 

[Ava999]

Thanks for the advice so far...but is there any more?
I really need the help.