[header] How to become a pharmaceutical sales rep [title] Earn a bachelors degree. [step] A four-year degree from an accredited university or college is required to become a pharmaceutical sales representative. You can improve your chances by gaining a degree in a related field like life science. 
[substeps] Earning your degree in the science field will not only provide you with valuable tools to understand new breakthroughs, but help you communicate with other medical professionals. Coursework in business is also a valuable way to gain sales skills.