Overview

This is a fast-track delivery of the Pharmacy Technician (Fast-Track) Diploma from Mohawk College providing an opportunity to acquire the diploma in less time.

What you'll learn

Acquire knowledge and skills in the delivery of pharmacy services in both community and hospital practices.

Understand legislation and methodology surrounding dispensing prescriptions, preparation and distribution of pharmaceuticals, and drug inventory controls

Learn the many uses and classes of available prescription and nonprescription drugs, medical devices, herbals and complementary care medicine products.

Apply various compounding techniques in the preparation of sterile and non-sterile pharmaceuticals.

Career Opportunities

Your future career options

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Where you could work includes:

Community, Hospital, Long-Term Care and Compounding Pharmacies

Pharmacy Benefit Providers

Pharmacy Software Vendors

Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Distributors

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anatomy Physiology

Pharmaceutical Calculations

Informatics in Health Care

Legislation for Pharmacy Technicians

Community Pharmacy Theory

Sterile Products Theory

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 16 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

Pharmacy View 27 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

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105

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:

Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent

Grade 11 Mathematics, minimum C (M or U recommended)

Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry

Grade 11 or 12 Biology

Fluency requirements must be met for applicants where English is their second language.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18110 CAD / year

≈ 18110 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

4714 CAD / year

≈ 4714 CAD / year

Additional Details

National Tuition 2nd semester: $2,139.20

3rd semester: $1,967.16

International: Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee

Living costs

Hamilton

Canada

1163 - 1630 CAD / month

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

Funding

You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans.

It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.

Mohawk College offers two types of financial awards to students: Scholarships and Bursaries.

Scholarships: Awarded to students based on academic merit, athletics, volunteer experience, or other achievements.

Bursaries: Awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and/or meet other specific criteria.

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

Hamilton

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