1. To allow or consent to the fulfillment of (something requested): grant permission to speak frankly; grant a request. 2. a. To give or confer officially or formally: grant voting rights to citizens; grant diplomatic immunity.
The following is written by and according to the U.S. Department of Labor and particular to the education and training required for a chemist. A bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related discipline is the minimum educational requirement; however, many research jobs require a master's degree or, more often, a Ph.D.
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.