Pharmacist

Duties: Pharmacists prepare prescriptions written by physicians, dentist, and other practitioners. They review this prescription for accuracy and then they prepare the medication. This can involve weighing, measuring, and mixing drugs. Pharmacists then dispense it and give it to the customer/ patient. Are in charge of restocking over the counter medicines. Provide assistance to patients by explaining certain medications. Pharmacists work in hospitals, clinics, health departments, universities, and grocery, drug, and discount stores.

Average Salary: $33,000- $51,000

Education: High school students should take the most challenging classes in English, math, and science. Pharmacists must graduate from a college of pharmacy.  Most pharmacy schools require applicants to take the Pharmacy College Admissions Test and some require up to two years of pre-pharmacy education. About 5 years to earn a pharmaceutical degree.

Review: I would like to become a pharmacist because creating medicines sounds like fun something that I could enjoy.