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Pharmacy Technician

Robertson College - Calgary

Robertson College - Calgary

www.robertsoncollege.com

Program length does not include college closure at Christmas (2 weeks) and/or Summer (2 weeks)

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3770 Westwinds Drive NE, #330
Calgary, Alberta, T3J 5H2, Canada

  • Program Type Occupational
  • Credential Type Diploma
  • Length 1 Year or Less 1285 Hours (46 Weeks)
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning Available
Admission Requirements
Standard Admission Students must meet the following criteria: 1. Alberta high school diploma (or non Alberta equivalent) verified by transcript, with a passing mark (60%) in Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 or 30-2, and English 30-1 or 30-2. 2. Applicants must provide documentation of one of the following as evidence of language proficiency: a) Language proficiency test results that must meet the NAPRA Language Proficiency Requirements for Licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in Canada; OR b) Graduation from a high school in Canada with three (3) consecutive, first language English or French courses/credits; OR c) Graduation from a College d'enseignement et professional (CEGEP) in Quebec with three (3) consecutive, first language English or French courses/credits; OR d) An undergraduate degree from a University in Canada, whose instruction was provided in English or French. 3. 30 words per minute on a keyboarding assessment. 4. Successful interview with school administration. 5. Submission of a criminal record check. 6. Immunizations. Mature Admission Students must meet ALL of the following criteria: 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Out of high school for one year. 3. Credits towards an Alberta high school diploma, verified by transcript (or non Alberta equivalent) with a passing mark (60%) in Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Math 30-1 or 30-2, and English 30-1 or 30-2. 4. Applicants must provide documentation of one of the following as evidence of language proficiency: a) Language proficiency test results that must meet the NAPRA Language Proficiency Requirements for Licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in Canada; OR b) Graduation from a high school in Canada with three (3) consecutive, first language English or French courses/credits; OR c) Graduation from a College d'enseignement et professional (CEGEP) in Quebec with three (3) consecutive, first language English or French courses/credits; OR d) An undergraduate degree from a University in Canada, whose instruction was provided in English or French 5. 30 words per minute on a keyboarding assessment. 6. Successful interview with school administration. 7. Submission of a criminal record check. 8. Immunizations.

Distance Delivery Options

Combined (onsite and online)


Student Aid

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2024/08/01 to 2025/07/31*.

  • Total Tuition $19,945.00

* Tuition and fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.

Transfer(s) Eligibility

Search Transfer Alberta for course and program transfer information including transfer agreements between post-secondary schools in Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.

Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated June 12, 2024. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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