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For most people the word pharmacy is another way of saying the corner drug store. In reality, however, it is so much more. A pharmacy degree prepares students to work in numerous positions in the pharmaceutical industry, from manufacturing to pharmaceutical administration. While pharmacists do work at the corner drug store dispensing medication, they also work in research, industry, and education.
Individuals interested in a pharmaceutical career have a number of options. They can enroll in a certificate or associate degree program and become a pharmacy technician. Pharmacy technicians interact with patients and doctors, take detailed prescription information, and dispense medications under pharmacist supervision. Students can also become pharmacists, which require they earn a Pharm.D. This graduate degree takes four years to complete and includes classes in chemistry, anatomy, physiology, pharmacy law, drug interactions, and diagnostics. Both degree programs are available through colleges, universities, medical schools, and online.