equity research or IB with pharma background

Career Opportunities & Internships Investment Banking
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<p>Let me start off by saying that I'm a very non-traditional student in the sense that I don't have a business background, degree, etc.</p>

<p>I'm currently a second year pharmacy student, graduating in 2013, and I am very interested in having a career start as an equity researcher and after getting my MBA, moving onto IB. I've interned at UBS PWM this semester, but have had no luck getting a summer internship in either IB or research in the NYC or Philly area. What can I do to change this?</p>

<p>Also, I understand that I'm at a disadvantage being a pharmacy major but what can I do now in terms of experience, with 2 years left until graduation, that can help me get a job?</p>

<p>Lastly, for the upcoming fall semester, would interning at another bank such as Merrill Lynch, or a consulting firm such as Miliman, or taking business courses at a university would provide the best experience and background?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance for all the honest replies</p>

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<p>can anyone offer even a little bit of advice?</p>

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<p>I am also following the same pathway. I am currently a rising third year pharm student as well.
I tried to apply for summer internship at BofA but was unsuccessful.
What school do you go to?</p>

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<p>There is not a direct path to IB being a pharmacy major. Are you in pre-pharmacy or are you going to be able to work as a pharmacist following graduation, PharmD?</p>

<p>Having basic knowledge in pharmacy will not help you in IB because they need experienced people who have worked in the industry to advise them. Best way is to work within your degree for 4-5 years and get an MBA afterwards.</p>