
Overview
On the Pharmacy Technician Diploma from Mohawk College acquire knowledge and skills in the delivery of pharmacy services in both community and hospital practices.
What you'll learn
- 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
Accreditation
- The program has been awarded accreditation for a three year period (2023-2026) by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP).
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Anatomy Physiology
- Informatics in Health Care
- Legislation for Pharmacy Technicians
- Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technicians
- Hospital Pharmacy Theory
- Sterile Products Theory
Check out the full curriculum
Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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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
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- 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 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.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
18110 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9055 CAD per semester during 24 months. -
National
4714 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2357 CAD per semester during 24 months.
- National Tuition 2nd semester: $2,139.20
- International: Total Tuition & Ancillary Fee
Living costs for Hamilton
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.
- 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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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Pharmacy Technician.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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