<p>Lately, as I've been trying to think of things I'd like to do, I thought of being a pharamacist. I know this requires graduate school, but for undergrad, what should I major in? What are some schools that have good science departments that would help me prepare well for applying to grad school? </p>
<p><33thanks</p>
<p>You don't need to go to graduate school if you want to become a pharmacist. Many schools have undergrad pharmacy majors. The steps to becoming a pharmacist are:</p>
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<li><p>Study life sciences, health and mathematics in high school.</p></li>
<li><p>Complete one to two years of pre-pharmacy college-level coursework. Most pharmacy schools require this, and a growing number also look for high scores on the Pharmacy College Admissions Test.</p></li>
<li><p>Obtain a B.S. in Pharmacy (which takes five years) or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (which can take six or more years) from one of the 80 U.S. colleges offering programs accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.</p></li>
<li><p>Pass your state's licensing examination; all 50 states require pharmacists to be licensed.</p></li>
<li><p>Participate in an internship under the direction of a licensed pharmacist to become qualified to practice pharmacy.</p></li>
<li><p>Continue your professional education through periodic refresher courses as required by your state's licensing board.</p></li>
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<p>Here's an alphabetical listing of schools that offer the major:</p>
<p>Try this website: <a href="http://www.studentpharmacist.com/forum%5B/url%5D">www.studentpharmacist.com/forum</a> </p>
<p>It provides some useful info on potential, existing, and alumni pharm students.</p>