A doctor of pharmacy degree normally requires at least 6 years. A masters or Ph.D. degree in pharmacy or a related field is usually required to do research, and a Pharm. D. with additional residency or fellowship training, masters, or Ph.D. is usually necessary for faculty positions. As in other occupations, most job openings will result from the need to replace pharmacists who leave the profession. Salaries were highest in the West.
Many pharmacists also receive compensation in the form of bonuses, overtime, and profit-sharing.
A new School of Pharmacy is being developed at Loma Linda University. Until specific academic requirements for admission have been developed, students are advised to follow a course of study common to admission to other schools of pharmacy. Must include one course in general psychology and one course in economics. This sample curriculum is designed to show you how a program may be constructed. Your advisor will help you design your program of studies.