Should You Go to Pharmacy School?

[@isabelramos3665]

I just want to say thank you for being so optimistic in your video pharmacy is the only career I see myself doing and it can be overwhelming hearing others tell me that I’m making the wrong decision

[@psybin_]

Thank YOU for watching! I think there is quite a bit of potential of pharmacy, it's just a matter of seeing what creative solutions people come up with!

[@TheSlenderschannel]

Right now I'm a pharmacy technician at a private hospital and honestly everyday I think of how to automate processes to make things easier. I'm thinking pharmacy informatics might be my gig! Thank you for this video

[@psybin_]

Definitely! Thanks for watching, Pharmacy Informatics has so much room to grow!

[@idothings6685]

My uncle was a pharmacist but he killed himself in 2018. In his note he said he felt like a glorified Amazon worker. He had tons of other issues too though, so not trying to scare people away sorry. It's just not for some people. He hated being in doors everyday and probably would have been a lot happier being a park ranger or a wilderness guide or something. There's certainly people who find the field incredibly stimulating and there is a lot more to the job than just filling bottles, but like anything you have to be passionate about it for me to recommend something to someone. I certainly wouldn't go to pharm school just because it pays pretty well, money is the last thing you should look at when deciding what field to go into. My uncle had kids young and sort of felt trapped in his job to support his family as switching fields with 4 kids to feed and going back to making $40K was just not feasible. I'm 31 by the way, his kids were all grown and out of the house when this happened, so don't think he left behind his wife with a bunch of babies. I really felt for him when I read his note, RIP Teddy.

[@ayeoritset5049]

Sorry for your loss and take care. At the very least you found a lesson and a good message from all that despair. Thank you for sharing.

[@obaidkazmi4199]

Sorry for your loss but I can see why he did what he did. It's unfortunate that retail pharmacists are treated so badly and are under immense stress from the corporate.

[@johnathang8568]

Thank you for this I am a tech trainee as of right now. I sit in the same shoes as your friend there where the pharmacist played the biggest role in my life. I am wanting to go to school for it but I am been told by many that I shouldn’t go into the field and now I am hunting for pros and cons

[@psybin_]

Ahh I see your dilemma...Pharmacists can have a major impact in peoples lives, and now, pharmacists are really stepping up to vaccinate the country! If you want to go to school for it, you should give it a shot. The nice thing about pharmacy school is that if you do 1 or 2 years, you can always switch out because the classes you are taking in the first 2 years are mostly pre-reqs that can be applied to other STEM paths if that's your interest!

[@Alclevy]

Thank you for all the explanations in your video. You explained very well and shortly the careers paths after pharmacy school. I study in France and being an african immigrant (from Cameroon 🙂) I understand what other immigrants in the world go trough. I also think it's important to help our comunities. Obviously in France our education system is very different from the american one. Here in university, there is no real cost because they are so low that every student can afford it. We could say that university and public schools are free in France. So there is no debt after the 6 years of pharmacy school in France . And the field is not as saturated as it is in the US or in UK. I think it's the way you use your degree that will determine the outcomes so if you really want to do pharm school don't be discouraged guys. 😁

[@girlgirly8689]

We need a vlogs of a pharmacist day in life

[@josephinenicolas8198]

Thank you for your opinions

[@InfallibleGrace]

As a pharmacy technician I work very closely with all kinds of pharmacists Im in the field every day I’ve been questioning My self if I can do this for the rest of my life as a pharmacist

[@hunlee9600]

I don't remember the last time I used pharmacist service...now a day, some people like me just Google or KZbin for information.

[@PotatoThatGotAway]

What, a real life pharmacist with a brand new yt channel how did i get this lucky. Here from the Jasmines video. Kinda sad that i cant discuss much other than what classes are like since im a student. Anyways good to you on this yt journey i bet many people will join

[@psybin_]

You should definitely still try! KZbin is a platform that gives you a voice and I think even a student such as yourself can contribute to the community! There are always people looking for others with similar experiences!

[@kamand__.k7834]

Thank you so much for your explanation 🙏💫

[@annykamray1234]

I enjoyed this video a lot! Lowkey motivated me

[@soumiaar1356]

Even though retail pharmacy is dying because of online pharmacy delivery services - these online pharmacies still need pharmacists to approve of scripts anyway. The only issue is the over-saturation (which is happening in the UK as well) which affects pharmacist pay other than that it’s very hard to see how pharmacists wouldn’t be needed in the future

[@MrLuffy9131]

If online pharmacies take over there would be even less need due to one online pharmacy supplying a big part of the country. I know this isn't related but there was some Optometry place doing the PHOROPTER (the 1 vs 2) over video call and the photoropter was moving via machine and the doctor wasn't even present in the room which makes me wonder if other professions are also dying because of online service

[@ferndog1461]

One popular role for pharmacists in hospitals are quality control monitors that oversee pharma techs compounding customized doses for patients. They just installed a machine that fills the most popular sized syringes. Those don't need a pharmacist check . It's a race for the hospital to install machines and lower pharmacy labor costs.

[@TheDIABETESandHEALTHYAGINGhub]

Pharmacists will always be needed, but you make great points as the landscape is changing

[@shrek4614]

Disclaimer: long comment Honestly i can relate to your parents and relatives, my dad is a pharmacist and he loves his job. Our minds work pretty much the same so my parents want me to be a pharmacist. I totally understand their insistence because im a girl and they want me to have a stable job. I got interest into chemistry, biology etc but I think my real passion is math. I still have doubts with pharmacy because I literally ‘ hate’ memorizing and opening a pharmacy store is getting harder in my country and i never wanted to do something monotonous for the rest of my life. So working in a company makes more sense to me. But one day (like months ago) I learned that there’s something called software engineering and I searched for it. The thing is, I really liked it even tho i got coding classes on 10th grade and i wasn’t good at it because I didn’t actually understood how it needed math. checked some interview questions and it seemed fun because it had math :’) Now I believe that i can enjoy writing codes instead of trying to memorize pharmacology, botanic etc.now im between getting into pharmacy school and preparing a PowerPoint presentation about ‘why should i be a software engineer’ to my parents. Your video truly helped me a lot, thank you so much for letting people who has doubts like me. Appreciate it.

[@psybin_]

Wow, thank you for sharing! I can understand your predicament. To be honest, it's even harder for me to suggest pharmacy school oversees because I just know so little about it. I actually did some coding certifications recently because of an interest in blockchain I have. I realized that if I had done coding at the same time I was learning math in highschool, it would have been perfect because I see so many similarities in thought process. That's so funny you are considering creating a powerpoint presentation because I actually did that for my parents when it had to do with buying a car LOL. I'm happy to have helped! Honestly, I really think if your passion is software engineering, you should pursue it because it's only going to get more and more relevant as technology advances!

[@shrek4614]

You’re absolutely right. Also the more I explore the coding world the more i get interest! Everything is more clear in my head now and i just have to study x2 harder. And PowerPoint presentation to get a car?? Noted.

[@Ahn-mu3db]

Hey howd that powerpoint go?:)

[@ayeoritset5049]

Software engineering is a good choice. High pay and great job stability. There will always be opportunities in tech if that is the route you want to go for so good luck to you.

[@nanana8928]

Hello, I'm a freshman in pharmacy school and I'm really struggling with chemistry, like, I'm doing a good job with anatomy and other stuff, and I feel comfortable memorizing things however chemistry is more about understanding reactions, I'd like to know if the later years, aside from first and second year, are as focused on chemistry, and if it gets easier or the opposite, thank you in advance

[@crywolfx6176]

i sucked in chem 1&2 but loved biochem in undergrad and in pharmacy school it somewhat beings easier as its repitition

[@nanana8928]

@@crywolfx6176 I hope so, our programs aren't the same because we don't have undergrad, we graduate high school, apply for unis then start studying straight away, that's why I feel that we're underprepared, I also feel like I'll enjoy biochem and pharmaco as for chemistry, I don't know if it's about our professors but it's really hard, thank you so much for your attention

[@amandawgYAdig]

@@obaidkazmi4199 great to know thanks so much

[@westrice6539]

iv allways wanted to go into pharmacy school and currently I'm in the 11th grade going to be taking core next year and personally I'm good at chemistry but not to great at math it isn't one of my stong suits and that's got me wondering if i could make it through and into pharmacy school

[@anindyamajumdar4088]

Very infor!national by a young man who is truely interested in pharmacy

[@justinm.1]

I’m wanting to be a Pharmacy Tech (get my diploma at a college...private or public idk) and then go into Pharmacy at UBC...I’m 22 turning 23 so I’m trying to not feel discouraged by my age

[@nimok1140]

You are still young go for what you want . I know people who go uni in their late 40s nothing should stop you from achieving your dream

[@ayeoritset5049]

Pharmacy school is filled with people from all walks of life and a handful of older students and you won’t even be one of them as you’re still very young. You don’t not need to be a pharm tech to get into pharmacy school although it may help a ton and you don’t need a degree from college to apply to pharmacy school

[@obaidkazmi4199]

Lol 23 and concerned about your age? I went to pharm school at the age of 30. Had my prerequisites done 15 years earlier but never did anything else besides my regular irrelevant job. Then went to pharm school coz I just took the pcat without preparing. I don't even know what I scored on my pcat but I still applied to a pharmacy school and got accepted.. 🤣 pharmacy school for me was tougher than others because I had been out of school for 15 years!!!! But I am grateful that I adapted pretty quickly and took it one day at a time and made it without failing any classes. So don't worry about your age at all. Just go for it if you really wanna do it and yes it may or may not be tough for you but keep at it and you will make it out. Once you get that degree you will forget about all the hardship that you faced in school. I have PTSD from the pharm school but my mind has blocked all the bad feeling that I felt during that time so it's all good and worth it. BTW when I was applying to schools their websites all stated in the requirement section that this and that prerequisite is required and all courses taken within 10 years etc...I still applied and they didn't ask me about any of that

[@Adiayeah]

Can you please go into detail about pharmacy informatics? It is not a career path I've heard of for a pharmD

[@ardeshirirani7061]

Hey man, I am in the same exact position as you are my parents are also immigrants from India and I was also good in math in science in high school. I also didn't know what I wanted to do with the rest of my life and I am going for pre pharm. I am currently a sophomore in college and I am doing a biological sciences major to get enough pre requisite science courses. I think I will stick with the pharmacy route.

[@nyashagonese8446]

Hey Irani where are u doing this degree And wah exactly is pre pharm. ..

[@delyana2261]

hey thank u for this !😊😊 i wanna ask how was pharmacy school for you ? was it hard ? i’m planning on becoming a pharmacist too! just need some advice ! Also, could i just get my prerequisites for 2 years and head straight to pharmacy school or do i HAVE to go to a 6 year pharmacy school ?

[@psybin_]

Not a problem! To be honest, pharmacy was pretty tough for me. I thought chemistry was a strength of mine until I got to organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry 😅. You can definitely finish your prereqs for 2 years and head to pharmacy school, but you'd likely have to take your PCAT. One of the benefits of the 6 year programs is that you don't have to take the PCAT (definitely check the requirements of the school though).

[@TheDIABETESandHEALTHYAGINGhub]

Hey guys, I’m a Clinical Pharmacist..also worked in retail and interviewed students wanting to get into PHARMACY SCHOOL. Would love to answer any questions…and by the way, awesome vid Sibin 🙏🤙

[@alloitssofia]

Hi Dr. Shahbazian! I am currently going into pharmacy school and have some interviews coming up. I would greatly appreciate some insight into the interview process and the best ways to prepare for them please and thank you!

[@hammad8954]

Why has BLS projected a -4% growth?

[@unknownperson3938]

To be honest I'm actually 13 and I really want to become a pharmacist it looks easy and help save people's live😊❤️

[@mrbeast2336]

Trust me it’s not easy but if you want to be a pharmacist keep chasing it

[@aleksander4711]

In some countries pharmacists call themselfs walkers.

[@carlosgarcia-jz3dq]

Huge mistake, completely saturated, no jobs, decreasing pay, horrible work conditions, huge student debt, the only people suggesting pharmacy schools are pharmacy schools, do your homework, it really is that BAD

[@syamilzainuri2510]

why do you spell huge like that

[@carlosgarcia-jz3dq]

@@syamilzainuri2510 who knows?

[@Therealgoldenbae]

@@carlosgarcia-jz3dq haha ! You should’ve said “Hugh” knows 😂

[@ayeoritset5049]

The Healthcare industry in general is THAT BAD not just pharmacy. Yet people are still becoming MDs and nurses. Do what you love and figure it out from there

[@carlosgarcia-jz3dq]

@@syamilzainuri2510 just a typo

[@ryanlafferty2362]

Any opinions on starting pharmacy school in canada 2022?

[@psybin_]

Hey Ryan, unfortunately I don't have too much information on pharmacy school in Canada =[ I wish I could help!

[@layankassas4877]

Is it possible to obtain a master's degree in nutrition/dietetics after graduating from pharmacy school, then pursuing a career in the nutrition field?

[@psybin_]

I don't see why not!

[@monican9011]

The answer is NO

[@khadigaamgad5245]

I ended my first year in pharmacy school ,, I found it difficult but interesting . I want to be a clinical pharmacist specially surgical pharmacist so is it a right choice ?or does it have disadvantages ?

[@beingsakib]

I am doing Bechelor in pharmacy!Currently um in my 4th semister! Can you suggest me which subject should i choose for masters? I am planning to move to Germany or canada!

[@nyashagonese8446]

Wow u earning a six figure salary from being a pharmacist. ... This is In the US? is it the best country to study pharmacy? ?

[@christopherdavis575]

What are your recommendations to teach, tenure track and non-tenure track, as a professor?

[@bazmbazm3747]

I have been a Pharmacist for 26 yrs . Please Do not listen to this man ,do your own research ,Pharmacy is not the profession that it was 10 or 20 yrs ago . In Retrospect, I would never do Pharmacy and I told My children Not to peruse Pharmacy . The insurances most often under pay for the medication that you would dispense and if you work for retailers they treat you like a slave plus there are already so many Pharmacist out there without a job .

[@antwan5047]

Hey so I’m a freshman in high school and I’m wondering do you need like crazy good grades with like 10 different ap classes or is it possible to still get into to the pharmacy program with average grades like A’s and B’s

[@shanemccann6441]

Just graduated high school last year- I took some AP classes and did well, and did pretty decent overall. I wasn't valedictorian or anything, but I did my best. I got accepted to some state schools, but decided to go to a community college to save money. In any case- no, you don't have to take AP classes. If you do get college credits in high school, as I did, it will simply accelerate your path a bit. Go to class, have fun, get plenty of extracurriculars, and life will be good to you. You are still very young to be thinking about this stuff, so you are way ahead of the curve. You have plenty of time. Getting into pharmacy school depends on your college GPA, not your high school GPA. But building good study habits today will help you in college tomorrow.

[@psybin_]

To be honest, I can only speak from my experience and I ended up doing a ton of AP classes because I believed that was the way to get accepted into college. I'm just curious though...is there a reason you are interested in pharmacy so early on? If you are only a freshman, I definitely recommend taking a variety of different classes to see what resonates with you. Life is short, do what makes you happy!

[@ayeoritset5049]

You DEFINITELY don’t need AP classes to get into college but that depends on the colleges you want to get into. All colleges are not built the same. colleges will tell you (on their website) what it takes to get into their school and the profile of students they accept so RESEARCH THAT. extracurriculars and leadership roles in your application are very important too and you can make up for avg grades with that.

[@evab6550]

@@psybin_ your prob not gona see this cause I’m a year late but I’m also a highschool freshman and I’m interested in pharmacy school. I’m working as a pharm tech in a few months. I’m a very goal driven person and I kind of need a drive in life and pharmacy seemed the most realistic when it comes to the type of future I want. I know I want to be financially stable so my passion for art never seemed realistic. Do you think this is something that’s manageable? Or do u just have any general advice?

[@douglasjoshua3822]

Hello! thanks for this video but am a fresher in pharmacy school B.pharm. precisely but it is a 5 yrs program here in Nigeria am really worried about how to get a pharm.D

[@nurdanorgun6152]

Hello, I have accepted the college of pharmacy, and it will begin in fall 2021. I have a question about Registered Ph. and PharmD. I do not have a bachelor's degree. Do you think going to a pharmacy school without a bachelor's degree might be a problem in the future? I searched it but I could not find the main differences between them.

[@riadmeddaoui6079]

you can always transfer credits onto your uni to get a bachelors degree

[@obaidkazmi4199]

No, you do not need anything and will not need anything. Get the prerequisites done from a community college and then take pcat then pharm school. Once you graduate you are a Doctor of Pharmacy! Then get a fellowship and find an MSL job like this guy in the video

[@nurdanorgun6152]

@@obaidkazmi4199 Thanks !! But I already completed my first semester, and the second one began :)

[@DiamondCIA]

@ Nurdan Orgun. Not having a bachelors degree won't be a problem in the future. PharmD is the degree you get upon graduating pharmacy school while Registered pharmacist(RPh) is what you become when you pass your exams and get licensed

[@asutoshbarik4553]

Heyy.. Am from India and doing b pharm but I am confused what to do after bachelor of pharmacy.. Should I go to abroad for masters/doctorate of pharmacy in india

[@shaz8684]

Hey! I’m currently thinking about becoming a pharmacist, but I suck at chemistry. I’m taking General Chem right now, and I’m not doing too well. Do you think choosing this career would be a good choice for me? Thanks!

[@ayeoritset5049]

Everyone has their strengths. Pharmacy is chemistry heavy and the classes will only get harder. But if you really love pharmacy and can’t see yourself doing anything else then persevere and get help via tutoring anyone can be good at anything just because you’re not good at it now doesn’t mean you won’t be in the future.

[@obaidkazmi4199]

Yes organic chemistry is what you will see in the first year of pharmacy school but after that there is no chemistry. So you will be okay once you get through the first year somehow

[@nakachi1331]

I’m a nursing bsn graduate with a year experience under my belt but I want to switch to pharmacy. Do I need the six year program or 4 year program

[@beltifidai6215]

How long did it take you?

[@nitashrestha8519]

Im b pharm graduate how can i be clinical pharmacist

[@virginia_aguilera]

idk if I should go to pharmacy, I feel like im not smart enough to so that bur at the same time I feel like thats the only career that I want to go to. Idk what should çi do with my life (if I wrote something wrong is because english is not mu first languaje)

[@bugi9309]

damn..................... youre cool.. thanks for making me think

[@angieruffin4100]

Can I go straight in pharmacy D

[@abipunk7559]

Can we study bachelors in pharmacy in usa

[@akashpv3708]

Iam completed my masters degree of pharmacy in pharmacology soo if I can work in pharmaceutical industry and if it is possible to work under new drug development ?

[@nidiapuspa88]

Hi! Nice to meet you and ofc the youtube channel. I’m also pharmacist and now working in pharmaceutical industry. Can we have more conversation about pharmacy-related-thing. If so, can i ask for your personal contact or something so we can discuss further? 😊

[@workstationmark4103]

Why don't you open schools in India for this and other professions and teach them too speak clearly like you

[@paulchen1050]

Don't go!! No jobs! Graduate with hefty loan, $200-300K+. Try harder for med school, or go to PA with better ROI. Just my opinion from a pharmacist.

[@karya1137]

Which country do you live? I think its changeable country to country

[@paulchen1050]

@@karya1137 US, CA

[@az5977]

@@paulchen1050 Bruh u do realize not everyone is from the US

[@coffeepandacat]

@@paulchen1050 also the issue is you live in CA where an 120k salary is still not enough. Other places in the country it is more than enough even with the loans.

[@coffeepandacat]

No don't go to an expensive school and don't live in CA. If you play your cards right you will become a pharmacist and have a job

[@MignonNails]

The answer is NO.

[@dstar4755]

The answer is no its not worth it. £9000 a year plus accomodation and other fees. All that studying. Maximum u can get is £24ph after working your way up.

[@obaidkazmi4199]

No, in the US the pharmacists working in retail start out with making $55/hour. That is an annual salary of about $115000. I agree it's not worth it if you work at a retail pharmacy but the money is still there.

[@stevensasy12345]

No it’s not worth it. Many other good fields like PA and ARNP with high demand

[@coffeepandacat]

No don't

[@frhemad]

Disclaimer: a pretty long comment ( The longest I believe😶) Now, I am about to finish my first year of college. I decided to major in English which according to yt seems like a poor decision. Here in Egypt, the grade required to get into a medical field ( medicine, dentistry and pharmacy) is 98% and above. This mark solely depends on the final year of high school which I unfortunately didn’t perform as well as I used to and got 93.6% which can get me into pharmacy at private universities with thousands of pounds. Now, I have read alot about dentistry since middle school and decided that this was what I wanted to do, i thought of pharm d as an alternative opinion in case my marks didn’t aid me. Now put into consideration I HATE organic chemistry and it was the subject that significantly reduced my mark in highschool although I was pretty good at it. After the mark, I was traumatized i was unable to make a decision but had to make one nonetheless within a month. Kept juggling between diff colleges which I cared an didn’t care about trying to find something. Mom insisted that I apply in pharm d as i am a hardworker. She knew what I was capable of. I, on the other hand, was frightened of the subjects, the idea of not being good enough, failing and the absurdly high prices. Now, after spending hours commuting between my home and college, meeting new people that I hate and disliking my university, i am unaware of i want to do. I have searched everything. I am just tired and numb. Maybe it’s bec i am closed off and introverted. I don’t enjoy new settings and ppl. I am easily overwhelmed. But at this point, i am lost. What would your advice be? To just go for it and apply for pharm although this would mean wasting this year’s time and money? Or just move on with my major and just get over the dreams that the ppl, my family and i put on me based on the fact that I am a hardworker and “smart” ( which i am not)? The problem is that although my grades are high rn, i can’t seem to stop thinking about an alternate universe where i actually get into a medical field.

[@mayarfeisalmayarfeisal3408]

Statistically pharmacy is the better option but I believe u should do what you're interested in but work really hard, I know teachers who make more money than DOCTORS, and be sure you're effort will not be lost.

[@frhemad]

@@mayarfeisalmayarfeisal3408 Thank u for ur comment! The problem is I am at a point where I am unable to either appreciate what I have rn or have the guts to actually face my parents and tell them that I want to switch major.

[@LaVarWalkerTV]

It’s not worth it

[@trx3264]

You'll be sorry....

[@ryankazmierczak1335]

No way! Go be a PA, NP, PT, OT, or any of the fields that are actually growing! Plus double check me that those are indeed good options. Like you say here get an undergrad degree and see where we are in : years job market wise when it’s time to make the next decision. Walgreens is starting pharmacists at a lower salary per hour than I started with out of school in 2007 in nuclear pharmacy which is a much better work environment. Plus they’re only getting 72 hours biweekly not what used to be the standard 80. The result is my base pay at my first job was $15,600 above the current Walgreens starting pay, although you can pick up shifts.

[@MAGA-fe1dv]

Become a DO or MD. I did my MD at Yale and my PhD at Harvard in virology. I would never pass pharmacology today.

[@obaidkazmi4199]

I agree. I have friends that are PAs they have minor student loan and got hired right away after graduation. They can prescribe meds after two years of schooling and I cannot after my four years PharmD...go figure

[@mrcharlesjohnson]

Heck NO! Do anything but pharmacy school

[@hwhfefe]

Why

[@marthaashine6130]

It's highly saturated field. Check bureau and labor statistics website. Poor job growth, declining salaries and huge student loans. It's a sinking ship. If you're doing you're pre reqs, you can always change to PA school, dentist school or even medical school. The loans are basically the same with a bigger salary and job security.

[@MrSibinStephen]

@dwh You are still young in the grandscheme of life!

[@psybin_]

@@marthaashine6130 Pharmacy seems to be a bit saturated, but I do think that there are still opportunities where the degree can be useful, just maybe not in the traditional sense like a local pharmacy.

[@psybin_]

@dwh You are still young in the grandscheme of life!

[@eyadshaheen2795]

Pharmacy is not a real career.

[@hydr_tion]

what's a real career

[@ayeoritset5049]

Say that when you are critically ill and actually need medication therapy and no one to give it

[@eyadshaheen2795]

@@ayeoritset5049 u r not in a position to give or not to give any medication therapy, it is the treating MD. Your job is to follow the MD orders

[@obaidkazmi4199]

This dude literally makes 150k a year as a pharmacist working in pharmaceutical industry. How is this not a real career?