University of Houston question

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Would attending the University of Houston for undergrad help or hinder my chances at getting in to their graduate program? (Assuming I am a Texan who lives in the Houston area)



Also, would it be worth it to get a MBA and/or do a dual PharmD/Masters Chem program? IE, would I see a return on my extra tuition fees or would the pay be similar to that if I just had a PharmD.

What's the easiest route to get to management in retail? Experience and excellence at your job or do extra degrees help?


Sorry for all the questions.

 

[Ethyl Methyl]

I don't think UHCOP gives preferential treatment to applicants who did their undergrad studies at UH. As long as you meet their qualifications and you have qualities they are looking for, it does not matter much where you completed your pre-reqs. They do, however, prefer that you take the math and science courses at a four year institution.

Also, UH does not have a dual PharmD/Masters Chem program. Their dual programs are PharmD/MS and PharmD/PhD. The PharmD/MS program is geared towards people who are interested in having a career in Pharmaceutical Administration and Management, like you maybe.

As for your other questions, I have no idea.

 

[Flipps]

I don't think UHCOP gives preferential treatment to applicants who did their undergrad studies at UH. As long as you meet their qualifications and you have qualities they are looking for, it does not matter much where you completed your pre-reqs. They do, however, prefer that you take the math and science courses at a four year institution.

Also, UH does not have a dual PharmD/Masters Chem program. Their dual programs are PharmD/MS and PharmD/PhD. The PharmD/MS program is geared towards people who are interested in having a career in Pharmaceutical Administration and Management, like you maybe.

As for your other questions, I have no idea.

Ah my mistake about the UH programs, please excuse my ignorance.

Thank you very much for your information.

 

[CPhTtoPharmD]

And by the way I dont think it takes much to be management in retail. If nothing else you try to own your own independent pharmacy.

 

[CPhTtoPharmD]

AAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!! Im getting a little anxious!!!!

 

[Ethyl Methyl]

AAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!! Im getting a little anxious!!!!

Lol, I'm glad I'm not the only one!

Seriously, I'm very very scared

 

[Knickerbocker]

You guys are lucky that you have an interview. This means that you have a pretty good chance of getting in. It's not certain of course, but the odds aren't bad at all.

This is completely unlike a job interview where they might interview dozens for one job, or, in some cases, interview people with the idea that they may hire if/when they get funding.

In the past, I've interviewed at a couple companies that were out of business within six months of the interview. That's a terrible way to waste someone's time and get their hopes up.

 

[lvp0021]

Would attending the University of Houston for undergrad help or hinder my chances at getting in to their graduate program? (Assuming I am a Texan who lives in the Houston area)



Also, would it be worth it to get a MBA and/or do a dual PharmD/Masters Chem program? IE, would I see a return on my extra tuition fees or would the pay be similar to that if I just had a PharmD.

What's the easiest route to get to management in retail? Experience and excellence at your job or do extra degrees help?


Sorry for all the questions.

Hi there, I'm at UH COP now and before entering, I had some hospital pharmacy experiences. So hopefully I'll be able to answer some of your
questions. Sorry if they are short but today I've been exhausted as we had compounding and classes until 5pm.

UH does NOT give any preference to its UH undergrad at all. They consider every applicants equally, which is good so everyone can compete freely. Those with better skills, credentials and preparation will prove "survival of the fittest". I was not an UH undergrad by the way. I came from a different university. My class has people from everywhere: UC Berkely, Lousiana, Mississippi, etc. I asked them directly during my interview and was answered as such. And even now when I'm already in, I see it just like that. This is for PharmD program.

The department of pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences offer PhD degrees in various field of research. To apply for these, you only need a bachelor.

Currently UH does not have a combined program of PharmD and MBA. They do, however, has a PharmD/MS in Pharmacy administration. Remember that as a general rule everywhere: more degrees require more classes, more classes require more tuition.

Retail management is a career path involving process. It does not mean that if you have both MBA and PharmD, fresh out of school, you will be the manager immediately as compared to a freshly new grad with just a PharmD. Usually people start at humble end of the ladder and climb up. Technically speaking, an advanced degree in business will give you more knowledge. HOwever, as with any other career, how fast you move and how high you can reach all depend on your connection, skills, life style, and a bit of luck. There is no fixed formula, epsecially in health-care, to reach a certain leader position. Yes, there is a process to get in, which is extremely difficult as of right now. But once you get out you will have various options. Worry about getting in first now. Once you are in, there are a lot of opportunites/informations/guidance/experiences UH provides you to choose your career path. IMO, both degrees and experiences help obtain higher position. I might be wrong. BUt so far all the people I know who are director, coordinator or the like all have experiences. Some of them do have advanced degree and board-certificate, some don't. But they ALL started out as humble pharmacists and climbed up gradually.
Good luck with admission this year 🙂

 

[PArTyKikI]

Lol, I'm glad I'm not the only one!

Seriously, I'm very very scared

U are not alone......Let's hope for the best 😉

 

[JamesL1585]

Wow, very well said, I dont go to or plan on applying to UH but I will keep this in mind for my own personal experience. Thanks for your input

Hi there, I'm at UH COP now and before entering, I had some hospital pharmacy experiences. So hopefully I'll be able to answer some of your
questions. Sorry if they are short but today I've been exhausted as we had compounding and classes until 5pm.

UH does NOT give any preference to its UH undergrad at all. They consider every applicants equally, which is good so everyone can compete freely. Those with better skills, credentials and preparation will prove "survival of the fittest". I was not an UH undergrad by the way. I came from a different university. My class has people from everywhere: UC Berkely, Lousiana, Mississippi, etc. I asked them directly during my interview and was answered as such. And even now when I'm already in, I see it just like that. This is for PharmD program.

The department of pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences offer PhD degrees in various field of research. To apply for these, you only need a bachelor.

Currently UH does not have a combined program of PharmD and MBA. They do, however, has a PharmD/MS in Pharmacy administration. Remember that as a general rule everywhere: more degrees require more classes, more classes require more tuition.

Retail management is a career path involving process. It does not mean that if you have both MBA and PharmD, fresh out of school, you will be the manager immediately as compared to a freshly new grad with just a PharmD. Usually people start at humble end of the ladder and climb up. Technically speaking, an advanced degree in business will give you more knowledge. HOwever, as with any other career, how fast you move and how high you can reach all depend on your connection, skills, life style, and a bit of luck. There is no fixed formula, epsecially in health-care, to reach a certain leader position. Yes, there is a process to get in, which is extremely difficult as of right now. But once you get out you will have various options. Worry about getting in first now. Once you are in, there are a lot of opportunites/informations/guidance/experiences UH provides you to choose your career path. IMO, both degrees and experiences help obtain higher position. I might be wrong. BUt so far all the people I know who are director, coordinator or the like all have experiences. Some of them do have advanced degree and board-certificate, some don't. But they ALL started out as humble pharmacists and climbed up gradually.
Good luck with admission this year 🙂