Pharmacy or dentistry???

Hi,


I am 17 years old and I have only a year to choose what I want to become- a pharmacist or a dentist?I definately want to study in the UK, and I am taking my CAE this summer for that reason.But let's say the big problem is (apart from that I am really worried whether I would pass the exam with the suitable grade)that I don't know which profession to choose :(:(


My classmates are discusing the same topic but this does not help me a lot.Can someone tell me how many years you have to study to become a dentist and a pharmacist?I've heard for dentistry is 8 or 9 years and as for the pharmacy -4 years?


Please, if someone could tell me the advantages and disadvantages for both this jobs I'd be really thankful.


And of course the money they get per annum ?


Thank you all in advance.

Pharmacy or dentistry???
So... Pharmacy and Dentistry are totally different. Im in Dental School in the US. You have to do 4 years of undergraduate studies both unless you enter a six year doctor of Pharm program, which will require u to decide right now. I recommend volunteering at a dental office (so u can see what dentists experience, u may not like the mouth) and volunteering in a pharmacy or work as a pharm tech (it might be extra boring to you). I love dentistry because i can directly help be people feel better about themselves, because everyone loves a pretty smile :) So experience is the key, good luck in ur decision!





Ps


Dental and pharmacy school is 4 years and an optional residency in the US (total of 8 years), dont know if its the same there
Reply:Pharmacy is around 3-4 years and u will end up in a laboratory or a scientis..





Dentistry is around 4-5 years of study and 1 year of house surgeon...





Now u decide ur career
Reply:Pharmacy- how many middle of the night emergency calls does a pharmacist get?... a dentist?... an OB?...





Sure, it may not pay quite as well, but think- you'll get your sleep!
Reply:actually, you hav to think which one you more prefer...


for pharmacy, you only need to study around 4 years..and you can do many things one..you can be a helper in hospital, clinic or pharmacy for medicine....and you also can hav your own shop if you hav money for it...and the future is quite bright now...


however, for dentist, you need more effort...coz it just like a doctor..however,it also takes time as pharmacy...and the salary for dentist is very very very much more than pharmacist...tis one must be your choice if you want to earn a lot of money.. but sure you need to undergo practice and practice la....it is very important..so,you need to think carefully before you make any decision...


lastly, wish you all the best...