Laboratory. A laboratory is a facility that provides controlled conditions in which scientific research, experiments, and measurement may be performed. Labs used for scientific research take many forms because of the differing requirements of specialists in the various fields of science.
While bachelor's degrees in pharmacy were once the requirement for entry-level positions, pharmacists are now required to hold Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) professional degrees. Pharm.D. programs take four years to complete and prepare students for the technical, scientific and patient-care aspects of the profession. Courses may include: 1  Pathophysiology. 2  Toxicology. 3  Disease treatments. 4  Biopharmaceuticals. 5  Pharmacy ethics and law. 6  Drug absorption rates.
If you want to become a pharmacist, you need a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) from a school or college of pharmacy. The program you attend must be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Some PharmD programs include undergraduate coursework and are six years long.