A big picture view of chemistry and why it is fascinating. How chemistry relates to math and other sciences

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Pharmacy

OccupationNames

Pharmacist, Chemist, Doctor of Pharmacy, Druggist, Apothecary or simply Doctor

Occupation type

Professional

Activity sectors

health care, health sciences, chemical sciences

Description

Education required

Doctor of Pharmacy, Master of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Pharmacy, Diploma in Pharmacy

Related jobs

Doctor, pharmacy technician, toxicologist, chemist, pharmacy assistant, other medical specialists

The Apothecary or The Chemist by Gabriël Metsu (c. 1651–67)

Pharmacy is the science and technique of preparing and dispensing drugs. It is a health profession that links health sciences with chemical sciences and aims to ensure the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs. A pharmacist concentrates on pharmaceutics which is the part of chemistry that deals with medicines