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Diploma of Pharmacy Technician
- Red Deer, 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 (3 years): yes
- 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
- High school diploma with 60% in Biology 30
- Chemistry 30
- ELA 30-1 or 30-2 and Math 30-1 or 30-2
- Or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
Accepted academic background
Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent, Advanced Accounting requires a four-year degree, Requirements differ by programme.
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 92
- Duolingo 130
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- English proficiency evidence
- Program-specific admission documents
- Financial evidence for the study permit
- Study permit documents after admission.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Choose an available international program and intake. Complete the online application and pay the application fee. Submit academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- program-specific requirements. Accept the offer and pay the international tuition deposit. Receive the required admission and provincial documents. Apply for the study permit and complete enrollment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,328 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,425 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus, Red Deer |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Health Sciences |
| Department | Department of Health and Life Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Red Deer Polytechnic offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,328 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $1,425 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 92, Duolingo 130.