Becoming a Pharmacist
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There are many things you may wish to consider when exploring the possibility of becoming a pharmacist. Typically, one should consider both the steps involved in the process of becoming a pharmacist as well as the career options available to Pharmacists. Even more importantly, you must consider the responsibilities and qualifications of a Pharmacist relative to your own abilities. An excellent source of information which may help you investigate these considerations is a booklet entitled "Shall I study Pharmacy?" published by the American Association of the Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP). The AACP also has a web page, entitled "Is Pharmacy for You?", that tells more about the profession of pharmacy and the career options available to pharmacists. Parts of the "Shall I Study Pharmacy?" booklet have been excerpted and presented here, along with information about Purdue's programs of study in Pharmacy. This information is provided in the form of a self-study, focusing on the following topics:
Facts and Figures from 2008According to the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP; http://www.aacp.org/):
For more detail see the AACP Profiles of Pharmacy Students. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS; http://www.nacds.org/) reports:
For more information see the NACDS Industry Statistics page. |


