how long does it take become a pharmacist
Normally, the time it takes become a pharmacist is 8 years â four for a bachelorâs degree and four for a Pharm.D. There are exceptions, though. After you graduate with a Pharm.D., you will need to sit and pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX), which tests your skills and knowledge.o get a Pharm.D., you need to go through pharmacy school. First, though, youâll need an undergraduate education. Pharmacy programs vary about your undergrad studies. Some require a bachelorâs degree; otherâs require a minimum of two years of undergraduate study.
All pharmacists must earn a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited school in order to practice. Postsecondary courses in your studies will include chemistry, biology and anatomy. Most students have three years of college experience or a bachelorâs degree upon entering pharmacy school. For most programs, youâll need to take and pass the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT). Your Pharm.D. program will take four years to complete. Typical courses in year one and two include: 1  Biopharmaceutics. 2  Biostatistics. 3  Pharmaceutical Calculations.  Physical 1  Chemistry. Immunopharmacology.  Applied Drug Information.