Do any Pharm programs admit people with out a BS in Chem or Bio?

 

All of them. No degree is required for pharm school, however more and more people are completing their bachelors before applying.

All they require are about 2 years of undergrad work

 

how many schools did you apply to? I just started, Iv got another year of under grad have to take organic chem and A&P next year

 

7 schools

 

Are pharmD's technically "Doctors?" It seems odd that they don't require a bachelor's degree if that's the case.

And I wouldn't quit your masters since you're already partially through it. It might be seen as a red flag that you're a quitter... it'll show up on every resume that you use for job applications and people will ask, "Why did you stop?"

Answering, "Because I got into Pharm school" won't cut it. They don't want to hire someone who is going to peter out because they've "found a different" job or doesn't take commitment seriously.

 

I consider Pharm. D's doctors because it's "Doctor of Pharmacy." Not a medical doctor, or doctor of philosophy, but still a doctor.

I've decided to complete my Masters btw.

 

I would think the more degrees the better...if you're "overqualified" for something, raise your sights...

I only graduated college 4 years ago so obviously don't have a ton of in the job market, but that's how I'd go about it.

 

I think that's the right decision.

So I was curious about the "doctor" thing and found the following blog on the web that I thought was interesting.

http://www.theangrypharmacist.com/archives...acists_are.html

I like his point about lawyers having a J.D. (Juris Doctor).....

 

The wikipedia entry on the title of "Doctor" is interesting.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_(title)
It discusses the history and root meaning of "doctor," the study programs considered doctorates, as well as the professions that traditionally use "Dr" as a title before a name.

 

hehe, I must say I agree with the link you posted. I know a few pharmacists and they all insist on being called "doctor" but its just their little ego trips. I mean hell its only an extra 2 years at my school for a pharmD which is nothing special compared to 5 years for a PhD or ~6 years for an MD.