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CAD 18518

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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7

IELTS

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Are you looking for a career that combines your meticulous nature with a career in the pharmaceutical industry?
As a Pharmacy Technician you will be an important member of the health care team who is patient focused and responsible for delivering safe and accurate drug distribution in many health care settings.

Program Highlights:

  • Hands-on, experiential learning via state-of-the-art community and hospital lab facilities featuring a simulated community pharmacy and sterile product room.
  • Gain knowledge of the latest pharmaceutical products, practices, and drug distribution systems through a nationally accredited program.
  • Unique interprofessional education is focused on patient-care delivery and includes approximately 360 hours of practical field placement experience.
  • Graduates are eligible to write the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada licensing exam and if successful, may become Regulated Pharmacy Technicians with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
  • Program positioned to meet the requirements set by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA), Canadian Pharmacy Technician Educators Association (CPTEA) and the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 35 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Sep 2024

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 Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • English - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
    • Mathematics - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
    • Biology - Grade 11 (C) or (U) or Grade 12 (U)
    • Chemistry - Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U)

7 IELTS Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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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

18518

Tuition Fee
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CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee
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11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

Niagara College Trailblazer Bursary

We are excited to introduce the Niagara College Trailblazer Bursary, a new limited time offer to support international students on their journey to Niagara College! 


Bursary Details:

  • Amount: $1,500 
  • Effective: March 19, 2025.  
  • Who is eligible? New international students from India and Nepal starting their first full-time postsecondary program in Fall 2025 or Winter 2026. 
  • Study Permit Requirement: Students must apply for their study permit before June 10, 2025, and email proof of submission to . 
  • No Application Needed: The bursary will be automatically applied to eligible students. 
  • One-Time Award: This bursary can only be received once during a student’s time at Niagara College.


Important Information:

  • The bursary is automatically applied to the student's account after Day 10 of the term start.
  • The bursary will be reflected on the student’s Letter of Admission (LOA) and final invoice.

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