About the course

Healthcare workers are in demand, find your place supporting healthcare in our community as a pharmacy technician. Pharmacy practice helps people manage everything from chronic illness to mild health conditions to vaccinations. Pharmacy technicians work collaboratively with pharmacists and healthcare professionals to achieve optimal pharmaceutical outcomes for patients. Every day, pharmacy technicians work to prepare prescriptions and verify that what was prescribed is dispensed properly and safely to patients. As our population ages, the demand for medication and other pharmaceutical services will also increase, creating a growing demand for pharmacy technicians. If you are a caring person who has been thinking about a career in the healthcare industry, becoming a pharmacy technician could be a prescription for success. The practice of pharmacy is evolving. Pharmacists spend increasing amounts of time in direct patient care and pharmacy technicians? responsibility in patient care and product distribution is increasing. This means the need for pharmacy technicians is growing. Registration with the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists assures that our profession is well supported. Our Pharmacy Technician program is nationally accredited by the Canadian Council of Accreditation for Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP). Through an exciting blend of classroom, laboratory, simulation activities, and applied workplace experiences in hospital and community pharmacies, you will learn the technical aspects of pharmacy practices that will ensure a high standard of patient care and the safe distribution of pharmaceutical products. The ever-changing, fast-paced pharmacy profession is an exciting road to travel. Enroll today in the Pharmacy Technician program and pursue a rewarding career that helps people enjoy the best quality of life possible. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: CA$18,936

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Moncton
Fall (September), 2024	Saint John
Winter (January), 2025	Saint John
Fall (September), 2025	Saint John

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for New Brunswick Community College

High School Diploma or Adult High School Diploma or GED Diploma of High School Equivalency or Essential Skills Achievement Pathway: Post-Secondary Entry High School Diploma

　　Foundations of Mathematics 110

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　　Geometry and Applications in Mathematics 112 and Functions and Relations 112

　　Biology 112 or 122

　　Chemistry 112 or 122

　　International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Academic test only - Minimum score of 6.0 with no subject test score less than 5.5. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum score of 80 with no subject test less than 18 (iBT Test)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at New Brunswick Community College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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