Overview

Become a vital member of a community pharmacy!

A career as a community pharmacy assistant takes attention to detail, a knack for problem solving, wide-ranging technical knowledge and solid interpersonal skills. At the Community Pharmacy Assistant program of Fanshawe College you’ll work under the direction of a registered pharmacist or pharmacy technician to contribute to the success of a pharmacy.

You’ll learn technical concepts, problem-solving strategies and interpersonal skills to support a pharmacy healthcare team in processing prescriptions, maintaining patient records, managing inventory, compounding non-sterile products and assisting customers with products found sold in a community pharmacy.

In addition to classroom instruction, you’ll practice in Fanshawe’s state-of-the-art pharmacy lab and complete a 4-month placement where you’ll get valuable, real-world experience working as a vital member of a community pharmacy.

You’ll also have an opportunity to take your education in pharmacy studies to the next level; completion of this program will allow you to obtain advanced standing in Fanshawe’s Pharmacy Technician program

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pharmacy Fundamentals

Pharmaceutical Mathematics

Computers in Pharmacy

Compounding

Non-Prescription Products & Devices

Pharmacology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 7 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00

More details

If you are an international student, contact our International department to learn about timelines for international applicants.

Language

English

IELTS

6

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Human Medicine Pharmacy Health Sciences View 26 other Bachelors in Pharmacy in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream

Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)

General Arts and Science Ontario College Certificate

Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED)

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English

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Tuition Fee

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International

15689 CAD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15689 CAD for the full programme during 7 months.
National

3653 CAD/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3653 CAD for the full programme during 7 months.

Living costs for London

1037 - 1625 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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Overview

Become a vital member of a community pharmacy!

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

Explore more key information

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for London

Funding

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Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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