How much math is needed to be a Pharmacist and/or Pharmacologist?

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#1 redmetalninja
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Just wondering, math is not my strongest point. I barely passed basic trig in high school but since this is the career path I might possibly be taking, I know have the urge to work hard.


Also what is a good minor if doing Pharmacy? Chemistry?
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#2 htekemerald
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Just wondering, math is not my strongest point. I barely passed basic trig in high school but since this is the career path I might possibly be taking, I know have the urge to work hard.


Also what is a good minor if doing Pharmacy? Chemistry?redmetalninja

Be prepared to take calc, multi variable calc, linear algebra, stats ect.

In other words lots of math.

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#3 Alter_Echo
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Go outside and grab a handful of pebbles. Throw them on the table and then divide and count them over and over again. If you can do this accurately you are like 95% of the way there already.

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#4 theycallmeRP
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Calculus and Chemistry are key with this field. Check a local university's website curriculum on it to get an exact idea.

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#5 GazaAli
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Not much. Beside Calculus A and B, nothing I assume. My father and sister are pharmacist so I know what I'm talking about.