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[Fallen91]

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Hello, I'm a Junior in High School and very interested in Pharmacy. I don't know much information but i'm learning. Right now i'm signing up for classes at my school and i noticed that my school offers a program where you leave campus and go to a place named EVIT (East Valley Institute of Technology) they offer a pharmacy course and im really thinking about taking it. Will this help me in the long run? Has anyone else gone to a High School program like this?

Also im confused about getting into a Pharmacy College. Do you have to be accepted to a regular university first than reapply to the Pharmacy part of the college?

thanks for listening and helping me, its very appreciated 😀

 

[sle3pyguii]

Hello, I'm a Junior in High School and very interested in Pharmacy. I don't know much information but i'm learning. Right now i'm signing up for classes at my school and i noticed that my school offers a program where you leave campus and go to a place named EVIT (East Valley Institute of Technology) they offer a pharmacy course and im really thinking about taking it. Will this help me in the long run? Has anyone else gone to a High School program like this?

Also im confused about getting into a Pharmacy College. Do you have to be accepted to a regular university first than reapply to the Pharmacy part of the college?

thanks for listening and helping me, its very appreciated 😀

There are 3 routes you can go (that I know of) to get to pharmacy school:

1. 6-year track programs. 2 years of undergrad + 4 years of pharmacy classes. No need to take PCATs, apply to multiple schools, and do interviews. If you are 110% sure you want to do Pharmacy, apply for these programs next year. If you have yet to get any real experience in a pharmacy, I don't recommend this.

2. 2-years prereqs, then pharmacy school. For this track, you go to a regular university, finish just the pre-reqs in 2 years, and apply to pharmacy school. For this track, you will really have to study hard to maintain a high GPA to compete with applicants who have bachelors and decent GPAs. This track will give you more leeway, as opposed to the 1st option, because if you realize pharmacy is not your thing, you can easily change majors and do something you want. However, for this option, you will need to apply to the pharmacy schools, and go through the regular admissions process.

3. Bachelors/Masters/PhD, then pharmacy school. This is what I think most people do. You get your degree in ANY major, while completing the prereqs, take the PCATs, apply, etc etc. This, IMO, is the best option. Not only does it give you more freedom than a 6-year program, but you get to enjoy school more. You don't have to overload yourself with science classes because now they are spread out through 4 years, rather than 2. You also get a degree, which seems to be a growing trend. However, you have to apply and go through the regular admission process for this one.

So yeah...that's about it. As for your first question, I really couldn't tell you seeing how I've never taken a course like that.

 

[OKgirl]

I checked EVIT's website and that program is just for becoming a pharmacy technician, which is different from being a pharmacist, however it could be a good start.

 

[Fallen91]

I checked EVIT's website and that program is just for becoming a pharmacy technician, which is different from being a pharmacist, however it could be a good start.

I know that Evits course isnt going to automatically make me a pharmacist, but i thought it would give me a good idea on what pharmacists do and their duties etc. I also thought it would help me decide if ill enjoy it or not. But thank you for the reply. Is their no one from AZ on this who took the EVIT course?

Also thanks alot sle3pyquii your post was very helpful, now i know what i have in store for me if i pursue this 😱 hehe

 

[jspwinter]

This would be a waste of money. The only thing you gonna realize later is that you could've passed this class studying on your own.

 

[Fallen91]

This would be a waste of money. The only thing you gonna realize later is that you could've passed this class studying on your own.

well the class im pretty sure is free with free transportation. So you think it would be just a waste?? and not help me any way for the future.

 

[mike36]

Not knowing anything about the course in question, it is my opinion that it probably will not help you in pharmacy school or even help you get accepted.

I think that it might be more helpful in terms of piquing your interest in pharmacy. Maybe it will give you some idea of the things that go on in a pharmacy. But of course, you could get this kind of experience yourself by actually working in a pharmacy and skipping the course.

 

[OKgirl]

well the class im pretty sure is free with free transportation. So you think it would be just a waste?? and not help me any way for the future.

If it's similar to what they offer at my school, you only attend school for half the day. Personally, I would just take HS courses that could help me in college (like AP classes and all the science & math you can).

Actually, the best thing I could recommend is taking concurrent enrollment so you will have a lot of your basics out of the way

 

[Fallen91]

If it's similar to what they offer at my school, you only attend school for half the day. Personally, I would just take HS courses that could help me in college (like AP classes and all the science & math you can).

Actually, the best thing I could recommend is taking concurrent enrollment so you will have a lot of your basics out of the way

Ya the EVIT is only half the day then i'd go back to school for the rest of the day, i thought that taking the class might better my chances of getting a job in a walgreens, frys, etc... hmm i guess i have to think about it more...😕

 

[mike36]

Ya the EVIT is only half the day then i'd go back to school for the rest of the day, i thought that taking the class might better my chances of getting a job in a walgreens, frys, etc... hmm i guess i have to think about it more...😕

If it will help you get a job in a pharmacy, I say go for it. After spending some time in a pharmacy, you will have a better idea if you want to make a career out of it.