Healthcare & Life Sciences
Pharmacist
Dispenses medicines and advises on their safe and correct use.
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What this career is
Pharmacy is a regulated profession covering the preparation, dispensing and safe use of medicines, in community, hospital and industry settings.
- Typical education pathway
- D.Pharm or B.Pharm with registration under the Pharmacy Council
What professionals typically do
- Dispense prescriptions accurately
- Advise patients on dosage, storage and interactions
- Maintain stock and statutory records
- Support clinical teams on medication questions
Typical education pathways
- Class 12 with science, then D.Pharm or B.Pharm
- Registration with the State Pharmacy Council to practise
- M.Pharm or Pharm.D for advanced and clinical roles
Important skills
- Pharmacology
- Accuracy
- Patient counselling
- Regulatory knowledge
Suitable student interests
- Chemistry and biology
- Accuracy
- Healthcare
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