A pharmacist is an important medical worker who aids physicians, dentists and veterinarians by dispensing appropriate medications to patients. Some pharmacists may also specialize in pharmaceutical research or in marketing and sales of particular medications for a company. Many in this field work in drug, department or retail store settings, and many more work in hospital settings. They are specialists in their knowledge of medications and must always be furthering their education in this area since new medications are developed all the time.

To work as a pharmacist, the student of pharmacology first studies math, biology and chemistry and takes at least a bachelor in sciences degree. In the United States, a pharmacist must obtain a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) degree from a school that is accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education and pass two licensure exams. A pharmacy program can be verified for accreditation by contacting the council i...