Is pharmacy tougher than medicine?

hands down medical school is tougher. Way more work, way more stuff to learn. In pharm, just reading the notes was more than enough to get near top of the class marks. In med, there's so much more material, it's nearly impossible to memorize everything exactly.
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Is learning pharmacy hard?

With required topics such as pharmacology, pharmacotherapy, and pharmacokinetics, there can be no doubt that pharmacy school is hard. According to the American Associations of Colleges of Pharmacy it is estimated that more than 10% of people who make it into pharmacy school do not make it through to graduation day [1].
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Which course is best MBBS or pharmacy?

It depends upon your skills. MBBS is obviously good but to get a chance, it is equally too tough. The alternative is pharmacy. If you have interest in medicine related line, you can take pharmacy.
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Is pharmacy school easier to get into than medical school?

The stats on % accepted don't even tell the full story. The quality (however you want to define that) of applicants to MD programs is definitely higher than that of those applying to Pharmacy school.
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Do pharmacist know more about medicine than doctors?

They know what's in your meds

“Pharmacists have more training and knowledge than physicians on how medications are made into pills, patches, etc. and how medications are absorbed and distributed in the body, metabolized, and excreted,” says Sally Rafie, PharmD, pharmacist specialist at UC San Diego Health.
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Are pharmacist respected?

Pharmacists are one of the most highly respected and trusted medical professions. According to a 2015 Gallup Poll, pharmacists ranked as the No. 2 most honest and ethical professionals (behind nurses) and their honesty and ethics were rated as “high” or “very high” by 68% of Americans.
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Why pharmacists are better than doctors?

Essential skills. Pharmacists develop knowledge and skills that allow them to understand how medications affect the human body. They study biochemistry, organic chemistry and human anatomy and physiology, but unlike doctors, pharmacists' expertise relates to the study, use and improvement of pharmaceuticals.
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What is the hardest subject in pharmacy?

Top 10 Hardest Subjects in Pharmacy
  1. Pharmacology I and II.
  2. Quality Control I and II.
  3. Dosage Form and Pharmaceutics.
  4. Physical Pharmacy.
  5. Pharmaceutical Calculations.
  6. Compounding and Dispensing Pharmacy with.
  7. Pharmacognosy and Plant Chemistry and Biochemistry.
  8. Microbiology and Public Health.
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Which one is better doctor or pharmacy?

Overall, pharmacists are focused on supplying medicine that meet patient needs. A doctor is focused on examining patients, identifying conditions, performing procedures and monitoring conditions. There are certain areas where pharmacists are more knowledgeable than doctors in regard to your health and wellness.
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Which is harder pharmacy or dentistry?

By far dental school is harder to get into and have stricter requirements and also there aren't much dental schools out there compared to pharmacy schools. Schooling is where I STRONGLY disagree. Dental students do have a more rigorous program, but that's also because they are taking more classes at one time.
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Is pharmacy hard than MBBS?

Yes it is difficult course but you can not compare it with MBBS, Both courses are hard in their own way. MBBS belongs to core medical but Pharmacy is a paramedical professional course. but it will be very easy for you, if you willing to learn about life sciences, chemistry and etc.
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Is BPharm harder than MBBS?

BPharm is a comparatively easier course and has many people taking it as their career. But In India,Mbbs would be a Doctor and Bpharm candidate would be a assistant .
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Is B Pharm hard?

B. Pharmacy isn't that tough and in fact, it is easy to pass compared to many other courses.
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Is nursing harder than pharmacy?

as a pharmacist, pharmacy school is considered harder. Although you need commitment for both options, studying to become a pharmacist is characterized by a more intense workload and a longer duration. In addition, the cost of education is way higher than that of nursing.
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Is pharmacy a good career?

Pharmacists can earn good salaries and the hours are often very flexible. It is also a profession which carries with it a relatively high status and pharmacist are seen and respected as medical professionals. Beginning on a new career path is exciting.
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Do you have to be smart to be a pharmacist?

You do need to be smart at some level. A few classes at pharmacy schools require critical thinking such as therapeutics. Without it, you won't be able to pass at my school. However, not saying to turn you down, but to encourage you to improve your critical thinking skill.
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Are pharmacists rich?

The average pharmacists make around $128,000 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That's a really nice living, but it's not as much as a general physician (MD) makes and it's not enough to guarantee becoming rich. However, income is just a piece of the equation.
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Is pharmacy harder than engineering?

Originally Answered: Is engineering more difficult than medicine or pharmacy ? Nothing is difficult and nothing is easy. If you find mathematics and physics interesting go for engineering, if you find biology and chemistry interesting, go for medicine or pharmacy.
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Can pharmacist become doctor?

According to a Times of India report, the Pharmacy Council of India has now taken a decisive step that all candidates graduating from recognised universities with the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degree are authorised to go ahead and use the 'Dr. ' prefix along with their names.
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What is the hardest year of pharmacy?

In the Moment

I've spoken to students at several Texas pharmacy schools and it seems like the prevailing trend is for P1 year to be the most difficult. Some say it's due to the shift from undergrad to graduate-level work. Others say that it just gets easier as you go on.
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Is pharmacy a nice course?

YES! Pharmacy is a VERY GOOD COURSE to study in Nigeria or Abroad. It has a wide range of CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. In fact, Pharmacy is one of the MOST COMPETITIVE and MARKETABLE courses in Nigeria.
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What is the main subject in pharmacy?

The major subjects (or modules) are: Human Anatomy & Physiology (Human Biology including Patho-physiology) Pharmaceutical Chemistry (including Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry)
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Can I do medicine after pharmacy?

After completing a Pharmacy degree, would it be possible to gain entry to graduate Medicine? Yes, but bear in mind that a pharmacy degree is a 5 year committment (4 year MPharm and 1 year pre-reg).
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Are pharmacists called Dr?

Pharmacists are doctors.

You probably don't refer to your pharmacist as “doctor.” In fact, when you meet pharmacists at your local apothecary, they will likely introduce themselves by their first name. However, they are indeed doctors. As of the year 2004, a doctor of pharmacy degree (Pharm.
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Are Pharm D called doctor?

But is a PharmD a doctor? Yes, of course, and pharmacists can use the title of doctor when they are at work – but with a condition! They must immediately identify themselves as a pharmacist during their interactions with patients and their families/caregivers lest the latter become confused.
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