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Diploma of Pharmacy Technology

Cégep Gérald-Godin

Montreal, Canada
3 years
French
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Technical DEC that trains pharmacy technicians for hospital and community pharmacies.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied understanding of Pharmacy Technology. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.

Career outcomes

Pharmacy technician in health institutions (hospital centres
CISSS
CIUSSS) and community pharmacies (chain
independent
specialised)

Curriculum

Six-session
three-year technical DEC with general education. Specific courses: pharmacology
cell biology and metabolism
pharmacotherapy I
physiology and pathology
pharmaceutical calculations
sterile product preparation
community packaging
non-sterile compounding
medication circuit
supply control
quality management. Hospital observation internship in year 2 and three internships in year 3.

Entry requirements

Academic

Quebec secondary diploma (DES) or equivalent (DEP with Ministry conditions)
Assessed by SRAM
Plus the programme's secondary prerequisites in mathematics
Science
Chemistry or physics as listed on each programme page
No interview
Test or portfolio is stated
No English test required
French test accepted by SRAM if required.

Accepted academic background

Quebec secondary diploma (DES) or equivalent (11 years of schooling, Comparative evaluation by SRAM/MIFI) plus programme prerequisites: Science et technologie secondary 4 (pharmacie, Soins infirmiers, Soins infirmiers also chemistry secondary 5), Mathematics and science prerequisites for biopharmaceutical and electrical technologies, See admission page table

Language tests

TEF 400

Documents you’ll need

Passport Copy
Academic Transcripts
Qualification Certificates
English Proficiency Evidence If Required
Proof of Funds
Study Permit Documents If Applicable
Academic Equivalency Assessment If Required
French Proficiency Evidence If Required

How to apply

Review the program prerequisites and available intake. Prepare certified school records and language evidence where required. Apply through the relevant college or SRAM admissions process. Submit the requested supporting documents and pay applicable official fees. If admitted
arrange the Quebec acceptance certificate and Canadian study permit as applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,460 CAD
Application fee	$30 CAD
Deposit	$44,908 CAD

Program details

Campus	Main campus
Faculty or school	Technical programmes
Department	Techniques de pharmacie (165.A0)
Teaching language	French
Credit value	90
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
79 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.