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Diploma of Pharmacy Technician

St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology

Windsor, 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: 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

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C)
University (U)
University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus: Grade 12 Math (C) or (U) Senior Level Chemistry (C) or (U) Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)
OSSD (or equivalent) with 50% or better

Accepted academic background

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with 50% or better, or equivalent; program-specific subjects on each programme page (Pharmacy Technician and Practical Nursing are special diplomas with higher English scores); transcripts in original language with English translation

Language tests

IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5)
TOEFL iBT 91
PTE Academic 70
Duolingo 120
Cambridge 176
IELTS Academic 7

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Secondary Qualification Certificate
Passport Copy
Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$16,738 CAD
Application fee	$125 CAD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Windsor Campus
Faculty or school	School of Health Sciences
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	99
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	Individual college and donor-funded scholarships may support eligible enrolled students; award criteria and international eligibility vary.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.