How can a pharmacist get into neuroscience?

Anonymous below seems helpful, but a bit iffy on the difference between neuroscience and neurosurgery. The bridge between pharmacy and neuroscience that you're looking for is neuropharmacology. read more

The bridge between pharmacy and neuroscience that you're looking for is neuropharmacology. I'd advise that you read a lot of neuroscience journals and figure out which topics interest you, then approach the labs doing applicable translational research and see if they're interested in collaboration. read more

Hi! I did neuroscience undergrad, now I'm in pharmacy school. I suggest if you are still in undergrad, get involved in a lab working on drug effects on the neurological system. When you get to pharmacy school,look for a professor who is working in an area you are interested in and do a special project with him/her. read more

An education in neuroscience can provide students with an excellent background for a career in pharmacy. Sample 4-year plans for pre-health neuroscience majors can be found on our Curriculum page. Professional programs have a number of pre-requisites which can be found on OSU's Pre-Professional Programs page. read more