Why Pharmacy?

Pharmacists are accessible, visible, and trusted by their co-workers. 
A pharmacist has a variety of responsibilities:

• Drug delivery and medication safety
• Patient education
• Drug therapy monitoring and managing care
• Collaboration with other physicians and health care providers to optimize drug therapy outcomes
• Research and clinical studies

Pfizer Phamaceuticals Group. (2002). Full Preparation: The Pfizer Guide to Careers in Pharmacy (pp. 12-15).  New York, NY.

FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PHARMACY

If you are considering a career as a pharmacist, but are not yet enrolled in a pre-pharmacy program, check out these links for valuable information about job projections and wage expectations.

• Is Pharmacy for You? (American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy)
• Job Outlook for Pharmacists (American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy)
• Occupational Outlook Handbook (U.S. Department of Labor)
• Occupational Employment and Wages (U.S. Department of Labor)
• Pharmacy Times, an online periodical with practical information for today's pharmacist
  (Click on the Pharmacy Careers tab for the most relevant information for students)

Also:

• Mouse over the Propective Students link in the menu above for more information about admissions, financial aid, curriculum and requirements.
• Find out more about Manchester University's pre-pharmacy program.
• Read some frequently asked questions.
• Request more information about the College of Pharmacy.