pharmacology?

[chitchatting]

I'm going to be a senior in high school this year.

Recently, I became intrigued in pursuing pharmacology as a career option. However, up until about the 10th grade, I was set on becoming an artist, so I can't say I've taken more than the required science courses and absolutely no medical science classes.

I have two questions:

1.) Exactly how many years of schooling does becoming a pharmacist entail? I've read of anywhere between 6 to 10+ years and haven't had the time to talk to a local pharmacist yet. (I live in the US, by the way, and am not looking to be a supreme expert in the field or anything.)

2.) Of course, I have to ask the obligatory question: am I smart enough? I received a composite score of 31 on my ACT and a 2030 on my SAT.

Thank you very much. This is my very first time posting on INTP forum!

 

[Vrecknidj]

Why are you asking us? You should probably do some research into schools that offer pharmacology.

Oh, and, hello and welcome to the forums.

Dave

 

[chitchatting]

Sorry!

I've done quite a bit of "research" (Googling) into pharmacology and have found a pharmacology school nearby. I've gotten mixed results, however, and having been a lurker on INTP forum for quite some time, I felt it was about time to give you guys a try.

Silly me for thinking there might be a pharmacist or two on an online forum - like they have the time!

 

[Affinity]

Seems to be around 6 years with normal schooling IIRC. There are accelerated programs as well if you're up for that stuff which will be around 3-4 years.