post bac programs for pharmacy

[chocochip823]

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Are there formal post bac programs for Pharmacy? I know there are post bac for pre med students, but I had a real hard time looking for Pharmacy ones. But i did come across one in SF state. Know any info about it?

Also are the post bac programs helpful? thanks a lot!

 

[UES Girl]

Are there formal post bac programs for Pharmacy? I know there are post bac for pre med students, but I had a real hard time looking for Pharmacy ones. But i did come across one in SF state. Know any info about it?

Also are the post bac programs helpful? thanks a lot!

I know a little info - I was a TA for ochem students in that program. It's an accelerated program - 2 years - you are in and out. You take all your basic pre-reqs and they automatically enroll you in all the classes you need - the spot in class is guaranteed for you. The classes you take are the exact same ones as lower divisions for science majors - year of gen chem, organic, intro bio, but the sections of the classes you'll take will be the ones that are only taught for post-bacs. You also have to take some classes in the summer. If you need more info go to state web site and search for Dr. Rothman - he is the one in charge of it.

 

[chocochip823]

I know a little info - I was a TA for ochem students in that program. It's an accelerated program - 2 years - you are in and out. You take all your basic pre-reqs and they automatically enroll you in all the classes you need - the spot in class is guaranteed for you. The classes you take are the exact same ones as lower divisions for science majors - year of gen chem, organic, intro bio, but the sections of the classes you'll take will be the ones that are only taught for post-bacs. You also have to take some classes in the summer. If you need more info go to state web site and search for Dr. Rothman - he is the one in charge of it.

Umm... so I already took most of the science classes in my undergrad, but didn't do as well. So don't go to a JC and take them over, But go to a formal post bac program at SF staate? or should i make up my own informal post bac?

I am familiar w/ the program at SFSU.... and i want to apply as 2Nd Bac, which seems to fit me more. Umm.. is that still 2 years? I think it's one....?

 

[UES Girl]

Umm... so I already took most of the science classes in my undergrad, but didn't do as well. So don't go to a JC and take them over, But go to a formal post bac program at SF staate? or should i make up my own informal post bac?

Make up your own - especially if you already took some of the science classes, that program is mostly for people whose undergrad major had nothing to do with science and who do not have even basic pre-reqs. Also it costs soooooooooooo much money, just look it up how much they are charging for it - you'll be in shock. Unless you specifically want to do that program for some reason I do not see why you should🙄

 

[UES Girl]

Umm.. is that still 2 years? I think it's one....?[/quote]

I am not sure, it depends on what classes you already took and which ones you have left. The advantage of that program is that you are guaranteed all the classes you need. In case if you just come back as informal postbac - you'll have a really hard time getting the classes you need. As hard as it is to get into some classes at State it was nearly impossible for some of my friends who were post-bacs because according to the state priority registarion system post-bacs are given one of the worst times. Thus you most likely would not get into all the classes you need right away. Also were you to try to sit through the class and add it - the prof would add you last because they always give priority to undergrads especially if it's their major. Do not be discouraged, I am not trying to scrae you I am just saying that it might take you a little longer that you anticipate if you have to take pre-reqs like cell bio, genetics or lab courses. If you want to re-take lower division lectures that most likely would not be a problem.

 

[chocochip823]

Then what would be the best way to increase my science and overall GPA... since the informal post bac seems to take very loong. I wouldn't have a problem taking my science classes over at a JC but it is not highly recommended. DO you have any suggestions?? I'm a senior and i'll be graduating this spring 2008.

I"m most interested in UOP and Touro (both are up north). THey are CA schools and don't require PCAT, but i'm still planning to take them.Do you think i'll have a better chance if i take it?

What do u suggest that I do during that year off then?

Thank you so much for your help. It's helping me a lot :]

 

[confettiflyer]

admissions to pharmacy school is not yet as competitive as those to MD programs, so a formal post-bacc program is not required. The reason MD school applicants would benefit from a post-bacc is because many/most schools require/desire prerequisites taken at a 4-year university. As of right now, Pharm schools don't have that requirement.

You are better off spending one year creating your own program and enrolling in the classes you are deficient (or did poorly) in. This should take you no more than 1 year if you are remediating classes, two years if you are taking prerequisites for the first time.

 

[chocochip823]

where do you suggest I take those classes? cal state or JC? So i should be retaking just the classes i did poorly in righT?

Should i take PCAT too? just to make myself more competitive?

 

[confettiflyer]

if your GPA is in the lower range (3.0-3.2), definitely take the PCAT since non-PCAT schools tend to be more competitive.

At this point it almost doesn't matter where you take your prereq's. Take them at a JC and use California Cross Enrollment to take 1 class per semester at a cal state or a UC for the JC cost.

If you have money to burn and are more flexible with scheduling, take them at a CSU or a UC.