How many years does it take a technical pharmacist to become a pharmacist?

How many years of school does it take to become a pharmacist degree?

• Answer:

  The following is written by and according to the U.S. Department of Labor and particular to the education and training required for a pharmacist. Pharmacists must earn a Pharm.D. degree from an accredited college or school of pharmacy. The Pharm.D. degree has replaced the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree, which is no longer being awarded. To be admitted to a Pharm.D. program, an applicant must have completed at least 2 years of postsecondary study, although most applicants have completed 3 or more years. Other entry requirements usually include courses in mathematics and natural sciences, such as chemistry, biology, and physics, as well as courses in the humanities and social sciences. In 2007, 92 colleges and schools of pharmacy were accredited to confer degrees by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). About 70 percent of Pharm.D. programs require applicants to take the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT). For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (U.S. Department of Labor) indicated directly below this answer section.