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Becoming a Pharmacist requires planning and dedication well before you start taking care of patients. The best Pharmacy candidates are in the know about the ins and outs of the application process, pre-pharm and pharmacy school coursework, applying to residency, and navigating challenges and volunteer/shadowing opportunities along the way. With the PCAT examination being retired, students applying must find new ways to stand out. Tutoring By A College Professor is here to help.
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FAQs
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Lifetime access to 100+ pages of content that will provide you with the insights and resources to succeed.
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We will be publishing sites for many other career paths! If you are interested in making a one-time payment for all sites, please reach out to info@tutoringprof.com.
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No, this is a one-time fee for lifetime access to this site!
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Detailed videos, like you are sitting across from a final-year Pharmacy student, with corresponding written blogs filled with tips, outlines, and resources to answer questions big and small when it comes to becoming a pharmacist, whether you are in high school, college, pharmacy school, or graduated.
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It typically takes 6 to 8 years to become a licensed pharmacist. This includes:
-2 to 4 years of undergraduate coursework covering the prerequisites for pharmacy school which can be found on our Pre-Pharmacy Coursework page
- 4 years of professional pharmacy school (Doctor of Pharmacy, or PharmD).
- Some accelerated programs combine undergraduate and PharmD education into 6 years and information on this can be found on our Accelerated Programs page
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You will earn a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, which is the required professional degree to practice as a pharmacist in the U.S. The different program structures are available on our Structure Types page.
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- Undergraduate education: This can range from $20,000 to $90,000+ per year, depending on whether it's a public or private institution.
- Pharmacy school: Total cost for 4 years of pharmacy school can be around **$120,000 to $250,000+
These estimates vary widely based on location, type of school, and whether in-state or out-of-state tuition applies. Scholarships and financial aid may also help reduce costs. Information on these resources can be found on our Financial Aid page