Recommend
Read full review“I really like my major especially how small it is so we can get more attention from professors. Highly recommend pharmacy”
Difficulty
DemandingVery heavy workload
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4.0/ 5
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4.5/ 5
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Worth it?
50% would recommend it
Based on 2 student responses
Don’t recommend
Read full review“This major is only worth it if you have serious interest in the field. If you enjoy patient care, going for other post-grad healthcare programs like medical or dental school is more worth it. It’s only slightly more studying for much more reward.”
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What you will study and do
Curriculum and careers
Pharmacy focuses on the preparation and dispensing of medications, as well as understanding their effects on the human body. Students learn about pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and patient care to ensure safe and effective treatment for patients.
Core course themes
Pharmacology
Covers the effects and mechanisms of drugs on the human body and how they treat various conditions.
Medicinal Chemistry
Focuses on the design and chemical synthesis of pharmaceutical agents.
Pharmaceutics
Teaches the formulation and delivery of drugs to ensure their effectiveness.
Pharmacy Practice
Provides practical skills in patient care and medication management.
Clinical Pharmacy
Emphasizes the application of pharmacotherapy in clinical settings for optimal patient outcomes.
Biopharmacy
Explores the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs.
Common roles
- Pharmacist
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Technician
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
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Pharmacy community
Student reviews
Advice & things to knowCritical
This major is only worth it if you have serious interest in the field. If you enjoy patient care, going for other post-grad healthcare programs like medical or dental school is more worth it. It’s only slightly more studying for much more reward.
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Support & communityPositive
I really like my major especially how small it is so we can get more attention from professors. Highly recommend pharmacy
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