GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Pharmacist Education Duration Statistics
The majority of pharmacists complete a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program, which typically takes around 4 years to complete after completing undergraduate prerequisite coursework.
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"After acquiring a Pharm.D., an optional postgraduate year one (PGY-1) residency taking 1 year is available."
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"Postgraduate year two (PGY-2) residency options take another 1-year and allow specialization in specific areas."
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"93% of pharmacy degree programs require the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) for admissions."
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"52% of Pharm.D. programs offer direct-entry (0-6) programs, which mean 6 years straight from high school to pharmacy degree."
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"91% of pharmacist schools require pre-pharmacy coursework such as biology, chemistry, and physics."
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"70% of pharmacists-in-training take the multi-step North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX)."
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"82% of pharmacy students pass the NAPLEX on their first try."
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"Majority of pharmacists (about 55%) also choose to complete an additional 1-2 years of residency."
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"Registered pharmacists are required to undertake 40 hours of continuing education (CE) every 2 years."
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"18% of pharmacy students opt for an additional board certification."
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"Some areas of specialization for PGY-2 residencies include critical care, oncology, and cardiology among others."
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"75% of pharmacy programs require a bachelor’s degree for admission into a Pharm.D. program."
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"Over 90% of pharmacy school graduates secure jobs within 3 months of graduation."
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"About 25% of pharmacy students go on to undertake a pharmacy residency program after graduation."
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"There are currently 143 accredited Pharm.D. programs in the United States."
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