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Diploma in Pharmacy Technician
Bow Valley College, Canada
CAD 16883
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 140
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
7
IELTS
60%
Min GPA
Program Overview
The program has Full Accreditation Status with the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP), preparing graduates for the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada's national certification exam. Pharmacy technicians are regulated under the Health Professions Act and register with the Alberta College of Pharmacy.
Registered Pharmacy Technicians have an expanded scope of practice that includes responsibilities such as performing final checks on prescriptions and receiving verbal orders from prescribers. Other tasks include compounding mixtures, dispensing medications, or preparing sterile products such as eye drop compounds or intravenous mixtures. Demand is increasing and pharmacy technicians can earn up to $37/hour.
With over 350 lab hours in a state-of-the-art facility, this program integrates cutting-edge technology and emphasizes hands-on training to produce competitive dispensary-ready graduates. Students learn to prepare sterile products in authentic certified sterile production hoods and operate a PACMED® high-speed automated medication packager.
Additional Information
Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 56 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) 
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 Minimum Listening - 7.0 Minimum Reading - 7.0 Minimum Writing - 6.5 Minimum Speaking - 7.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School diploma or equivalent, including the following required course(s):
- Grade 12 English 60%
- Grade 12 Math 60%
- Grade 12 Biology 60%
- Grade 12 Chemistry 60%
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
16883
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 140
Application Fee
(CAD)
12000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
Scholarships for International Students
Bow Valley College offers scholarship opportunities to our international students each academic term, and at each stage during their studies. The scholarship program is divided into two main categories: Entrance scholarships and In-Course Scholarships.
Entrance Scholarships:
International students are eligible to apply for scholarships in this category if:
- They are starting their very first post-secondary program at Bow Valley College.
- They have already completed and graduated from a first post-secondary program at Bow Valley College, and are now starting a second post-secondary program.
- They have completed an English language learning or upgrading program at Bow Valley College, and are now starting a post-secondary program.
Entrance Awards
Bow Valley College offers entrance awards to assist learners who are entering a certificate or diploma program at the college for the first time. Learners will need to apply for these awards in the semester prior to their planned start date.
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Scholarship Title |
Description |
Amount |
Program Start Date: FALLApplications open May 1st, deadline August 1st |
Program Start Date: WINTERApplications open September 1st, deadline December 1st |
Program Start Date: SPRINGApplications open January 1st, deadline April 1st |
| Paul and Gerri Charette Endowed Award | This award has been established to support a youth, who is a fulltime student at Bow Valley College. The award celebrates the student’s determination to create a better future for themselves and their family by working diligently towards their educational goals. (D/I) | $2,000/semester for first year of Certificate or Diploma Program | X | ||
| International Student Entrance Bursary | International Student Entrance Bursary Awarded to an International student who is entering a post-secondary career program at Bow Valley College for the very first time. (I) | $2,000 | X | X | X |
*(D) Domestic - (I) International
**Availability is subject to change. Please check the most recent list of Entrance Awards here four months before your program start date.
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