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Diploma in Pharmacy Technician
Bow Valley College, Canada
Intake
Sep 2023
PG Work Permit
CAD 15231
Tuition Fee (CAD)
CAD 140
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
91
TOEFL
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
Program Intensity Full-Time
Work Permit PGWP
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 91.0 Minimum Listening - 21.0 Minimum Reading - 22.0 Minimum Writing - 25.0 Minimum Speaking - 23.0
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 110.0
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):
- Minimum 60% in English 30-1 or 70% in English 30-2 or equivalent
- Minimum 60% in:
- Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or equivalent
- Biology 30 or equivalent
- Chemistry 30 or equivalent
All Programs
Intake Sep 2024
Sep 2023
CAD 140
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
83
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake
Sep 2023, Sep 2024
CAD 140
Application Fee
16m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
83
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake
Sep 2023, Sep 2024
CAD 140
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
83
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake
Sep 2023
CAD 140
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
83
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake
Jan 2024, Sep 2023
CAD 140
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
83
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2024
Sep 2023
CAD 140
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
83
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2024
Sep 2023
CAD 140
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
83
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2024
Jan 2024, Sep 2023
CAD 140
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
83
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2024
Jan 2024, May 2024, Sep 2023
CAD 140
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
83
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2024
Sep 2023
CAD 140
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
83
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
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
15231
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.
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