Pharmacy vs. Engineering

[sincerelyyme]

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I've been searching around the forums and read about so many people switching from engineering to pharmacy, but I'm the opposite. I'm a freshmen at a state university, supposedly doing pre-pharmacy, but I'm having some doubts about it. One being that I don't really want to stand behind a counter all day counting pills and being stressed out about everything, the other being a fear of not getting a job when I graduate because I keep reading about a surplus of pharmacists right now? I feel like pharmacy don't really require any thinking on the job, which is why I'm having doubts. I'd like to keep my mind running, so engineering sounds really attractive to me at the moment. However, I am in an early assurance pre-pharmacy and if I switch out, I might not be able to switch back in to the pre-pharmacy early assurance. My tuition is relatively cheap, so loans after graduation are of minimal importance. Any advice?

 

[UNMorBUST]

You don't seem to have a real grasp of what either profession entails. I strongly suggest shadowing an individual in each field so that you can make an informed decision.

 

[Cloud 9]

Engineering is more math oriented...pharmacy is more clinically related...while engineering you need a more technical mind ... physics, spatial relationships, that type of thing. Pharmacy is more of an organized mind, such as organizing mentally pathways drugs take and their interactions, categorizing, etc.

 

[chakapow]

I've completed a pre-pharm program and have switched to Chem Engineering because I didn't get into grad school this year. It's killed my GPA, I have no life due to extensive homework and it's giving me gray hair. DONT DO IT!!!!

 

[IwantPharmD]

I've completed a pre-pharm program and have switched to Chem Engineering because I didn't get into grad school this year. It's killed my GPA, I have no life due to extensive homework and it's giving me gray hair. DONT DO IT!!!!

Are you still applying to pharmacy school eventually or what's the deal with that?

 

[1TB4RKSB4CK]

Um... pharmacy is much more than counting pills and there is a range of specializations you can do. If you don't want to be stuck as the "pill counter" type do a residency. Look up the different types. Remember you are still a freshmen you have a bunch of choices to make but start now.

 

[chakapow]

Are you still applying to pharmacy school eventually or what's the deal with that?

Most definitely! I'm in the waiting stages right now with four pharmacy school applications. But everyone needs a Plan B....Whether it's with college courses or a contingency plan after a one night stand.

 

[sincerelyyme]

Is it possible to do a PharmD/BS in engineering? Or would this be too hard?

 

[dudecoolname]

Is it possible to do a PharmD/BS in engineering? Or would this be too hard?

Ive never heard of a Pharmacy school that offered dual PhamD/engineering degrees. It possible but ive never heard of it. And yea that seems like it would be alot of work.

Many Pharm school offer dual PharmD/PhD, PharmD/MBA, etc. though

 

[Project2015]

Is it possible to do a PharmD/BS in engineering? Or would this be too hard?

Uhh.. since your undergrad major can be anything, it can also be in engineering. Then you can do your PharmD like everyone else. However, since you are in some special program, this may not be true.

It wouldn't be too hard.. it would be almost useless. Unless you needed options cause you're unsure, which seems to be the case.

And ummm.. have you not heard about massive outsourcing of engineering positions? Yeah, every field has its drawbacks.

 

[chakapow]

Fun Fact!! Herbie Hancock has a BA in engineering!

 

[owlegrad]

Fun Fact!! Herbie Hancock has a BA in engineering!

Wow that's amazing! Who?

 

[sincerelyyme]

Uhh.. since your undergrad major can be anything, it can also be in engineering. Then you can do your PharmD like everyone else. However, since you are in some special program, this may not be true.

It wouldn't be too hard.. it would be almost useless. Unless you needed options cause you're unsure, which seems to be the case.

And ummm.. have you not heard about massive outsourcing of engineering positions? Yeah, every field has its drawbacks.

Can you explain what this massive outsourcing is?

 

[Project2015]

Can you explain what this massive outsourcing is?

Maybe it's an exaggeration. However, outsourcing is a legitimate issue that especially affects fields where physical presence in the US is not necessary and labor is cheaper elsewhere.

 

[sincerelyyme]

Job prospects for Pharmacy isn't looking particularly good either, at least from what I've heard.