premed to prepharm advice

[dapmp91]

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Hi guys, this is my first time posting here, I have decided to switch from premed to pre-pharm, anyways I interned at a hospital and decided it wasn't for me, at the same time I learned that I love chemistry! Anyways can you guys give me any advice on this transition if you can, also my second question is that my GPA is 3.3 (not very good, I know) but if I decide to get a masters in pharmacology will that raise my chances for pharmacy school? thanks guys, I look forward to reading your replies!

 

[mattc_85]

Masters in Pharmacology? I am sure that would help a great deal. Are you interested in the industry side of pharmacy or actual pharmacy practice?
I think your GPA is competitive but a lot is going to weigh on your PCAT.

 

[dapmp91]

Masters in Pharmacology? I am sure that would help a great deal. Are you interested in the industry side of pharmacy or actual pharmacy practice?
I think your GPA is competitive but a lot is going to weigh on your PCAT.

I am really interested about the pharmaceutical industry! Can you give me any information on that?

 

[mattc_85]

You could get a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences. You could also get a PharmD and work in industry. It just depends on where your interests lie. I think almost every school of pharmacy has a PhD program. Their websites will have lots more information.

 

[dapmp91]

You could get a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences. You could also get a PharmD and work in industry. It just depends on where your interests lie. I think almost every school of pharmacy has a PhD program. Their websites will have lots more information.

If I get a masters in pharmacology before applying to pharmacy school and decide to get a dual degree pharmd. and Phd, do I have to take all of the PhD requirements?

 

[mike36]

I don't think your GPA is really that bad. True, it's not stellar, but there are so many other parts of the application for the adcoms to look at.

Good luck!

 

[mattc_85]

If I get a masters in pharmacology before applying to pharmacy school and decide to get a dual degree pharmd. and Phd, do I have to take all of the PhD requirements?

Not sure. You will have to check with the program you are interested. I think a masters in pharmacology would cover most of the pre-reqs for the PhD but, again, I am not sure since I haven't looked into the PhD programs at all. If I were you I would just contact the PhD program directors at the schools in which you are interested.