About the course

Our nationally accredited Pharmacy Technician program thoroughly prepares graduates for this fast-paced and highly respected occupation. As a regulated pharmacy technician, you will be involved with dispensing prescriptions, preparing compounded medications and sterile products, repackaging pharmaceuticals, managing inventory, teaching patients to use medical devices, and providing patient care.

　　Student Success

　　Students are more likely to be successful in this program if they:

　　are detail-oriented

　　have strong arithmetic skills

　　can multi-task and problem-solve effectively

　　have access to a computer with strong computer and typing skills

　　have good written and verbal communication skills

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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: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Edmonton
Fall (August), 2025	Edmonton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for NorQuest College

Language Arts ? this requirement can be met with any of the following, or an equivalent course:

　　60% in English Language Arts 30-1

　　70% in English Language Arts 30-2

　　60% in ESLG 1860

　　70% in ESLG 1898

　　Mathematics ? this requirement can be met with any of the following, or an equivalent course:

　　60% in Mathematics 30-1

　　60% in Mathematics 30-2

　　Biology ? this requirement can be met with the following, or an equivalent course:

　　60% in Biology 30

　　Chemistry ? this requirement can be met with the following, or an equivalent course:

　　60% in Chemistry 30

　　high school diploma, general education diploma (GED), or equivalent

　　successful completion of NorQuest College's Pharmacy Technician diploma arithmetic assessment*

　　IELTS Academic: 6.5, no section score below 6

　　TOEFL iBT: 91, no score below 21 in listening, 23 in speaking, 22 in reading, 25 in writing

　　MELAB: 81, no score below 80 in listening, 3+ in speaking, 83 in reading, 80 in writing

　　CanTEST: no score below 4.5 in listening, 4.5 in speaking, 4.5 in reading, 4 in writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 91.0

　　

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 NorQuest College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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