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Diploma of Pharmacy Technician
- Belleville, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma preparing pharmacy technicians to distribute medications safely.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Pharmacy Technician. Apply concepts related to four-term programme covering human biology and disorders in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Community pharmacy
- Home healthcare company
- Hospital pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical distribution wholesaler
- Pharmacy software vendor
- Pharmacy benefits consulting firm
- Pharmaceutical industry
Curriculum
- Four-term programme covering human biology and disorders
- Pharmacology I and II
- Pharmacy business practices
- Community pharmacy technician labs
- Compounding
- Pharmacy computers and legislation
- Hospital pharmacy theory and labs
- Sterile preparations
- Long-term care pharmacy and a field placement of about 360 hours.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C level) and any programme-specific courses
- Or mature applicant status
- International credentials may need a credential assessment
- English proficiency proof if English is not the first language.
- No minimum grade published
- Loyalist states OSSD or equivalent with required courses per programme
- No percentage.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma (OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent, With Grade 12 English (C) level or equivalent, Some programmes also need Grade 11/12 Math, Biology or other courses) or mature applicant, International credentials may need a Credential Assessment Report (ICAS or WES), Transcripts with word-for-word translations.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- TOEFL PBT 550
- Duolingo 105
- Cambridge C1 Advanced
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $16,695 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $110 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Belleville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty or school requires confirmation |
| Department | Ontario College Diploma in Pharmacy Technician |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $16,695 CAD per year. The application fee is $110 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $13,960 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, TOEFL PBT 550, Duolingo 105, Cambridge C1 Advanced.