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Pharmacy schools are plenty and the internet can help you narrow down your choices

There are many pharmacy schools to pick from and the choices can be somewhat intimidating. There are over 3,500 schools in the U.S. alone. If you want to stay local there are probably a handful of accredited schools in your area.

The internet can be useful to track down the school of your choice. Sites like collegeboard.com or aacp.org can assist you in locating a school.

The Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS), is a centralized application service for applicants applying to colleges and schools of pharmacy. PharmCAS is a tool used to research and apply  to different U.S. pharmacy degree programs. You can find them on the internet at pharmcas.org.

There seems to be a shortage of college professors at pharmacy schools which is having an effect on the overall graduating pharmacy students. A shortage of licensed pharmacists will mean a surplus of jobs being offered in the field. Qualified certified technicians should have no problem acquiring internships in many hospitals and other health organizations.

Some schools require that you take the PCAT (Pharmacy College Admissions Test) in order to be accepted. Be sure to inquire if the school you are applying to requires this certification. This is generally a state issue so it pays to check. California is one such state where it is not required. About half of the pharmacy schools require the PCAT. The PCAT is primarily a thinking exam. It tests basic scientific knowledge, math skills, and verbal knowledge. The test consists of approximately 300 multiple-choice questions, placed in five separate sections. The exam spans three and a half hours, with one short break given in the middle.