At College of the North Atlantic in Stephenville, Canada, Diploma in Pharmacy Technician is offered as a diploma in Pharmacy programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 4,685 per semester (CAD 1,301 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Pharmacy
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 1,301 / semester
International tuition: CAD 4,685 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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College of the North Atlantic's Pharmacy Technician program is a two-year diploma delivered on campus at the Prince Philip Drive campus, training students to work in hospital, community, and pharmaceutical manufacturing settings. Coursework across six semesters covers prescription interpretation and processing, pharmacology, pharmacy calculations, and non-sterile and sterile compounding, alongside professional practice and ethics. Technical training builds proficiency with pharmacy computer systems, custom medicine compounding, product distribution and labelling, drug inventory management, injection technique, and preparing intravenous medicines for critically ill patients. The final two semesters include two six-week clinical placements at approved hospital and community pharmacy sites, alongside classroom training delivered through CNA, regional Health Authorities, and community pharmacies. Students must complete Standard or Intermediate First Aid, CPR (Level C), and mask fit testing before clinical placement. Graduates are eligible to write the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada national certification exam and register with the College of Pharmacy of Newfoundland and Labrador, finding work in hospitals, community pharmacies, and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:60.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Direct entry requires a High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% overall average, including English 3201 (60% minimum), Mathematics (Advanced 2200/3200 at 50% minimum or Academic 2201 at 50%/3201 at 60%), Biology 2201 and 3201 (60% minimum each), and Chemistry 3202 (60% minimum); equivalent College Transition or Adult Basic Education (Level III) routes are also accepted. Mature student applicants (age 19+, out of school at least one year) may be considered on an individual basis. Before clinical placements, accepted students must obtain a clear Certificate of Conduct and meet immunization requirements, and complete Standard or Intermediate First Aid, CPR (Level C), and mask fit testing. ESL applicants must meet English proficiency requirements including IELTS Academic scores of Reading 7.0, Listening 7.0, Speaking 7.0, and Writing 6.5, or provide equivalent evidence such as graduation from a Canadian high school with three consecutive first-language English courses.
