About the course

Managing the release of prescription medication is serious business that requires a commitment to detail and a highly specialized set of technical and interpersonal skills. As a pharmacy technician, you’ll work with pharmacists and health professionals to optimize patient health by promoting wellness and managing chronic disease by safely and accurately processing prescription medications clients depend on. If you’re excited by a career working as part of a team providing much needed support to those in need, our pharmacy technician course will be your prescription for success. The program uses innovative delivery methods to help students with different learning styles acquire the knowledge and practical skills to succeed. You’ll begin by developing foundational knowledge of a wide variety of pharmaceutical and self-care products, as well as key business concepts and institutional procedures. You’ll also learn how to write for the health sciences field while studying anatomy and pharmaceutical mathematics.

　　You’ll gain specialized practical skills – including how to safely and efficiently prepare both sterile and non-sterile products – by working in Fanshawe’s state-of-the-art hospital and pharmacy practice labs and by participating in various field placement opportunities. 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: 60 Week(s)Fees: CA$29,808

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	London
Fall (September), 2025	London

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for Fanshawe College

OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),

　　University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:

　　- Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)

　　- Mathematics ONE OF:

　　- Grade 11 Mathematics (U) or (M)

　　- Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)

　　- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry (C) or (U)

　　- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (C) or (U)

　　(Note: minimum final grade required for each course is 65)

　　OR

　　Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) WITH:

　　- Communications

　　- Core Mathematics

　　- Chemistry

　　- Biology

　　(Note: minimum final grade required for each course is 65)

　　OR

　　General Arts and Science Ontario College Certificate AND:

　　- minimum final grade of 'C+' or 65 in the required courses stated above

　　OR

　　Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) WITH:

　　- The combined Language Arts - Reading AND Language Arts - Writing test results having a minimum average Standard Score of 520 AND:

　　- Mathematics ONE OF:

　　- Grade 11 Mathematics (U) or (M)

　　- Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)

　　- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry (C) or (U)

　　- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (C) or (U)

　　(Note: minimum final grade required for each course is 65)

　　Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test with a minimum score of 577 for the paper-based test (PBT), or 91 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years, IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands.

　　

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　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 91.0

　　

Application deadline:

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

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