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[typicalme]

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Hi everyone,

I'm an international transfer student in US and recently obtained an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry. I'm currently an intern with a local company in Michigan. I wish to pursue a career as a Pharmacist but I am unsure where to go from here. Do I need to go to Pharmacy school and start over (!) or is there another pathway I can take?

Thank you and best regards to all.

 

[SGPharmD]

Becoming a pharmacist requires a graduate degree so, yes, you have to go back to school and continue your education. It's 4 more years, some school hve accelerated programs that are only 3 years, and you obtain a PharmD. Hope this helps.

 

[jawnly211]

goto PharmCas.com and apply

you might be too late to apply for the 08-09 school year, but you will have a head start for 09-10

you also need to take the PCAT which is given in the fall and spring time, i believe........but most schools consider this score when applying

most programs are 4 years.........3 years in class, final year rotations, summers usually off

or you can apply to the 3 year programs where they do not have summers off..........first two FULL years are in class and the 3rd is rotations

you seem young at age..........you have plenty of time so take the next PCAT and start applying for your PharmD..........that's the only way to become a pharmacist these days

 

[genesis09]

A lot of schools do not accept international students. The few which do only accept a couple a year. There are special rules if you got your education at an international school.
To be a new pharmacist in the U.S., you need a PharmD degree.

 

[evilolive]

Every year we have several students from Canada, but this year I think there was one from Japan and Nigeria. You internationals do exist 🙂

 

[typicalme]

So, this means i can go straight for the PharmD without having to complete the required two years of pre-pharmacy study? I read that there are applicants who are considered for admission at advanced levels. What does this mean? Will a B.S. in Biochemistry be considered for this?

Thank you all for your help. I'm from Malaysia by the way. Been in the US for over 2 years now.

 

[UES Girl]

So, this means i can go straight for the PharmD without having to complete the required two years of pre-pharmacy study? I read that there are applicants who are considered for admission at advanced levels. What does this mean? Will a B.S. in Biochemistry be considered for this?

Thank you all for your help. I'm from Malaysia by the way. Been in the US for over 2 years now.

I will have a BS in biochemistry and chemistry next semester - and I still had to complete all the required pre-reqs. If you have them you are fine, if you don't you'll most likely have to finish them up.