<p>After putting a lot of thought into future career choices, I have decided to pursue a career in Pharmacy as my first choice. However, I believe that there is a small chance that I might reconsider engineering as my first choice as I progress through my classes, but as of right now I am determined on Pharmacy. I will be going into my second year as a Materials Science and Engineering major in UC Davis this coming fall, and I just wanted to hear your advising input on my particular situation.</p>
<p>I had a lot of trouble my first year getting the classes I needed so I am almost sure that I will be spending a fifth year in Davis. I have a total of 47 units from my first year. The required classes I have completed so far are MAT21B, MAT21C, CHE2A, CHE2B, and ENL3. The other classes that I have taken were either GE classes or filler classes. This fall I will be taking MAT21D, CHE2C, PHY9A, and BIS2A.</p>
<p>I was wondering if you guys would recommend a change in my major to complement the particular situation I am in and my new career choice (perhaps a change within the college of engineering or maybe out of the college). Would you suggest to hold onto an engineering degree as a back-up plan in case I am not accepted into a pharmacy school? I would also greatly appreciate any other advice you have for me.</p>
<p>Thank you all for taking the time to read my post and responding.</p>
<p>First thing I would do is take Organic Chemistry and see how you do. My understanding is that this class weeds out a lot people. This class might make up your mind on wanting to be a Pharacist. </p>
<p>Don’t let organic keep you from pharmacy. Tons of courses are hard that weed people out and this of course is one of them. Engineering is hard so you should be used to it by now. There are just “hoop jumping” courses in most fields. The dailly life of a pharmacist does not include organic chem (unless research oriented) just as engineers don’t spend all day doing differential equations.<br>
Pharmacy is however chemistry heavy in almost all aspects so be prepared! If you’re happy in math, chemistry and anatomy-physiology pharmacy is a great choice.</p>
<p>Just read some of the material VentureMan posted. It’s true that Organic Chem takes some extra work because organic chem requires you to think in 3D. Put all those molecules together and then take them for a spin! I loved Organic Chem (and I hated inorganic). Good luck to you no matter what you decide.
Do look up career opportunities for pharmacists. Retail, hospital, research, consultant. It may help you decide.</p>