text: Do you want to work in a pharmacy or do you want to manufacture pharmaceuticals? These are quite different goals. Would you even want to manage your own pharmacy - this may take an MBA and enough capital to buy a CVS or Walgreens franchise.\n\nThat you are an international student means you'll have to check with the International Student Office wherever you apply. The application dates are usually earlier (since there are additional regulations regarding visas, etc) and you'll have to submit proof of being able to support yourself as you cannot receive Federal student aid.