Pharmacy school is a challenging time for future pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Luckily, many online resources are available to make quick work of drug research, career information, and other questions common to pharmacy technician students. We have collected a list of online resources for students, as provided by reputable institutions in pharmacy education. Rasmussen College has … [Read more...]
What to Expect from a Pharmacy School Interview
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When applying to a pharmacy school, it is important to remember that there will be a face to face interview process. Pharmacy schools are interested in enrolling bright students who are will to work hard and that are eager to learn their trade with enthusiasm. It is also a situation where the old cliché, “you never get a second chance to make a first impression”, rings true. Since you … [Read more...]
3 “Must-Have” Phone Apps for Students in Pharmacy Schools
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While students in many pharmacy schools are required to have access to Lexi-Comp, at minimum, there are plenty of other phone apps that are indispensable to pharmacy students. Pharmacists also use phone apps to get information on the spot and when a computer is unavailable to them. Great apps to use during pharmacy school do not really differ from those used by professional pharmacists. You … [Read more...]
Student Life in Pharmacy School Graduate Programs
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While thinking about possible careers and schools, pharmacy school students rarely consider the “student life” they will encounter in a graduate program. Graduate programs are more difficult and take up more of the student’s time than lesser degree programs. In the end, all of the hard work is worth the master’s degree that will get them top paying jobs after graduation. But, what is … [Read more...]
Pharmacy Degrees: Earning & Using a BSPS Degree
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A BSPS (Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences) Degree from a pharmacy school is a four-year degree program that is focused on the study of pharmacology. Pharmacology is the study of how living systems react to medications and chemical compounds. Unlike a pharmacy degree (PharmD), a BSPS degree prepares students for a career in the field of scientific research and medication … [Read more...]
Pharmacy School Degrees: Pharmacy and Pharmacology
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Pharmacy school students who wish to work in the pharmaceuticals industry should understand that there is a major difference between pharmacy and pharmacology; namely, the pharmacy. Pharmacy degrees are for pharmacists and pharmacology degrees are for researchers. The education requirements for these two professions are different and the job descriptions are quite different as well. Earning a … [Read more...]
How to Become a Pharmacy Technician
March 17, 2012 - By 1 Comment
For students who want to become a pharmacy technician, pharmacy schools offer certificate and degree programs that allow students to enter directly into the pharmacy industry at an entry level position or higher, depending on the graduate’s degree. Pharmacy schools that offer technician degrees are rapidly growing in popularity and new schools are opening all over the country on a consistent … [Read more...]
Pharmacy Class Prerequisites for Pharm. D. Students
March 10, 2012 - By 2 Comments
A Pharm. D. degree (or Doctor of Pharmacy degree) is the highest form of degree for pharmacists in the United States. A good pharmacy school will teach students everything they need to know about becoming a pharmacist. Before applying to a doctorate program and attending pharmacy classes for the advanced degree, students must first complete prerequisite courses – courses that are necessary in … [Read more...]
Understanding Basic Career Options for Pharmacy School Graduates
March 4, 2012 - By 3 Comments
A career as a pharmacist or a pharmacy technician can be a very rewarding experience; especially if you enjoy helping others live healthy lives. If you haven’t yet made a decision about attending pharmacy school, understanding what you can do with your degree and what it takes to earn each degree is a good place to start. There is no shortage of opportunities in pharmacy related careers and … [Read more...]
Pharmacy Colleges
September 22, 2011 - By 1 Comment
Pharmacy colleges are meeting the growing demand for qualified pharmacists across the county. Growth in the pharmaceutical industry fueled by its ability to research diseases and formulate new medications has led to a greater demand for pharmacists. The primary work of a pharmacist is to dispense medication prescribed by doctors to their patients. In order to do their job properly, pharmacists … [Read more...]
