Can A Biochemist Become A Pharmacist

Biochemists may want to become a pharmacist. Biochemistry and pharmacy are closely related but two different disciplines.

Biochemistry is the application of chemistry to the study of biological processes at the cellular and molecular level.

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Pharmacy is the clinical health science that links medical science with chemistry and it is charged with the discovery, production, disposal, safe and effective use, and control of medications and drugs.

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Pharmacology relies heavily on biochemistry since we intend to use these chemical substances in living organisms.

Can A Biochemist Become A Pharmacist

No! But in Nigeria, you can apply for direct entry (DE) to study pharmacy. So you cannot be a pharmacist with a biochemistry degree, but it will definitely make it easier for you to be one. Easier doesn’t mean easy.

You will find certain courses in pharmacy to be less challenging such as fundamental biochemistry or physiology or Pharmacology since the Biochemistry degree should equip you with the knowledge in these areas. But other areas such as anatomy, medical practices, patient, etc will still require you to learn.

How To Become A Pharmacist With Biochemistry Degree

Option One

1. Find the school that will accept the degree and your grade. Some schools require a minimum of 2.2 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and one o'level result with five credits in relevant subjects (mathematics, English language, biology, physics and chemistry).

2. Buy joint admission and matriculation board (JAMB) direct entry (DE) form.

3. Fill the details including the school you want and submit to JAMB

3. Write admission examination for the school (not all school)

4. Wait for the admission cut off mark for the school.

Note: you will start from year two

Option Two

1. Find the school o'level result requirements and make sure you have it. Some schools require a minimum of one o'level result with five credits in relevant subjects (mathematics, English language, biology, physics and chemistry).

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2. Buy JAMB unitary tertiary matriculation examination (UTME) form.

2. Write UTME

3. Wait for the school cut off mark for UTME.

4. If you pass, buy a post UTME form.

5. Write post UTME.

6. Wait for the admission cut off mark and admission.

Note: you will start from year one.