Well I just got done taking the PCAT for the fifth time now, and I don't think I did well at all. The highest score I made on the PCAT was a 76, which is average. I need to figure out what to do if I don't get into pharmacy school. My undergrad's GPA is not very good (2.88), but I figured I can redeem myself through graduate school, which I did (3.67). Problem is that these schools look at your entire GPA, which doesn't average out too well for me. I'm about to complete my masters in biology, but I don't really know what work I can find having that degree.

Anyone have any advice on how to proceede with my goals of becoming a pharmacist? Or, if I have no chance, what kinds of jobs are out there for someone with my degree?

Thank you!

 

With a 2.88 GPA you HAVE to ace the PCAT. If that isn't going to happen then you are in a extremely tough situation. Most Health science fields require good grades. You may want to look at Optometry or Dentistry but I doubt that is possible with your GPA. What about PA school. That MIGHT be possible.

Why are you having such a hard time with the PCAT?

Either way - GL.

 

BTW, why don't you list DFW as your location. I lived in Texas most of life(including 4 years in Dallas) and I didn't know where little Elm is located.

 

I moved but never updated my profile.

The math and org. chem I find to be difficult. I tend to always run out of time on the math section. The dean of UT-memphis said he would accept me if I raise my PCAT score, but after taking it yesterday I have a feeling I scored lower . I figured it would be in my best interest to plan an alternate path

 

Sorry to hear that. Can you do research or sonething to strengthen your resume? Don't give up on your dream, find a way.

 

so good at bio/HS but not math/org, and nearly have a good GPA MS in bio? hmmm.

outside of MD/PA/pharm, research and teaching are the two options that come readily to mind. for the right mindset, either can be very intriguing careers. and if you chose either route, you'd probably want to consider going on to get a PhD.

i dont know if there are business opportunities (ie in biotech) with an MBA and your background, but that may be worth considering.

if military is an option for you, you can probably do a PA / military doc program or maybe get into whatever the military equivalent of pharm is if you go in as an officer, but not everyone wants to be army due to the potential overseas tours etc, and you'll be a military doc, which isn't always looked on as highly as an accredited civilian degree/etc until you've completed a career and worked battlefield medicine etc. that said, it's not a bad deal overall. the 20 year retirement is a big thing, and 30 days paid vacation a year is pretty good too.

 

The military equivalent of a pharmacist is a pharmacist, theres no way around that.

I would look into the Air Force and see what they could do.

 

As an option with your background pharmaceutical sales would be a possibiltiy. Also look into being an RD. Just some thoughts.

 

pharmaceutical sales.