About the course

The pharmacy technician studies course has been a winner of GradIreland AHECS Employability Award 2023, National DELTA (Disciplinary Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Assessment) Award for 2021-2024, DELTA Award for 2018-2021 and TU Dublin Le Chéile Award 2021. In this course, you’ll gain the practical, professional and academic skills you need to assist in the various activities of the pharmacy that do not require the professional judgement of the pharmacist.

　　There are many employment opportunities in community and hospital pharmacies, as well as openings in medical sales for pharmaceutical suppliers.

　　In this course, you’ll acquire knowledge of prescription and non-prescription medicines, and how they’re formulated and used to treat illnesses. You’ll develop the medical knowledge needed to recognise common illnesses, as well as the communication skills to liaise with pharmacists and counsel patients on healthcare issues, including the various healthcare schemes available in Ireland.

　　You’ll gain experience in dispensing procedures and practices, and be able to interpret prescriptions and prepare medicines for dispensing, maintain patient records and operate pharmacy computer systems, and supply non-prescription medicines in accordance with legislation and guidelines.

　　You’ll also get theoretical and practical training in basic sciences, including biology, chemistry, microbiology, maths, and pharmacology. These subjects support the pharmacy technician profession, and also provide a pathway to higher qualifications, including the BSc in Pharmacy. 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: EU€23,300

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Grangegorman
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Grangegorman

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for TU Dublin

International Baccalaureate - Overall IB Score of 24.

　　IELTS - 6.0

　　TOEFL Computer Based Test - 213

　　TOEFL Paper Based Test - 550

　　TOEFL Internet Based Test - 92

　　Due to the current global situation, many English tests have been postponed. We are now accepting the following tests for September 2020 programmes:

　　IELTS Indicator Test - The minimum score is 6 unless otherwise stated. Please be aware that some programmes require a higher score.

　　TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition - The minimum score is 92 unless otherwise stated. Please be aware that some programmes require a higher score.

　　Duolingo English Test - The minimum score required is 95 unless stated otherwise. Please be aware that some programmes require a higher score.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

Application deadline:

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