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Education-
Most programs require at least 2 years of undergraduate study, although some require a bachelor’s degree. Most programs also require applicants to take the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT).
Pharm.D. programs usually take 4 years to finish, although some programs offer a 3-year option.
Pharmacists must have a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), a 4-year professional degree. They also must be licensed, which requires passing two exams.
Job locations-
Pharmacists work in pharmacies, including those in grocery and drug stores. They also work in hospitals and clinics. Some pharmacists work for the government and the military. In most settings, they spend much of the workday on their feet.
There isn't travel involve in this job.
Work schedule-
Most pharmacists work full time, although about 1 in 5 worked part time in 2012. Because many pharmacies are open at all hours, some pharmacists work nights and weekends.
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Pharmacist
Median salary-
The median annual wage for pharmacists was $116,670 in May 2012.
Pay-
The lowest 10 percent earned less than $89,280, and the top 10 percent earned more than $145,910.
$56.09 per hour
Number of jobs in 2012- 286,400
Job Outlook, 2012-22- 14% (As fast as average)
In my opinion, I thinks this job is medium stress. All I have to do is follow the physician's advisor to give patient the correct amount of medications. But at the same time I am responsible to oversee the pharmacist technicians and interns.