Also called: BCOP Pharmacist
Specializes in chemotherapy and cancer drugs, some of the most toxic and complex medicines in existence.
Double-checks every chemo order for the right dose based on a patient's body size and lab results, advises oncologists on new immunotherapies, and helps patients manage nausea and side effects.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Professional degree (MD, JD, DVM…), about 8 years after high school. PharmD (about 6 years after high school) plus 1-2 years of residency and often board certification.
Ways in: 4-year college, Professional school, Graduate school, Certification. Training cost: Over $150k.
Majors to look at: Pharmacy (PharmD), Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Order-checking software catches more chemo errors; advising oncologists and guiding patients through side effects stay human.
Classes: AP Chemistry, AP Biology, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1051.
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