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Is it necessary for Pharmacists to go to med school?

I'm a high school student and I'm already wondering if it would be good to go to med school to become a Pharmacists. Furthermore, I'm also curious about what med school might be like.

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Julia’s Answer

Hi Samuel,

To become a pharmacist, you must attend a pharmacy school. If you would like to become a doctor, you must attend a medical school. These are two different professions within the world of medicine that work together. Research medical and pharmacy schools in your area and reach out to their admissions to ask for more information, they usually will provide you with information to guide you in the right direction. They can provide a tour of their campus and may even have a student that would be willing to be a mentor to provide you with more guidance in your career decision. Sometimes they will have opportunities for high school students to attend "workshops" or "camps" through their school in the summer!
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Fred’s Answer

No. Pharmacists have their own degree program. After getting your undergraduate, you'd go earn your PharmD, which takes about 4 years. There are also board certification tests you have to pass before you can be a licensed pharmacist.
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Erin’s Answer

Hi Samuel, as mentioned in other responses, pharmacists complete a Doctor of Pharmacy program through an accredited College or School of Pharmacy after taking required pre-requisite courses at the undergraduate college level. Many of these pre-requisites are similar for any pre-healthcare career path, including science, math, and communications courses. Most universities have pre-health student clubs, pre-health advisors, and lots of opportunities to explore various healthcare careers to help you make the best decision. You can find some helpful information at https://pharmacyforme.org/ which outlines some key information for students interested in pharmacy careers as well as general information about the admissions process.
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