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Diploma in Pharmacy Technician

Fleming College

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

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At Fleming College in Peterborough, Canada, Diploma in Pharmacy Technician is offered as a diploma in Pharmacy programme. The programme runs for 4 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 17,786 per year (CAD 4,520 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Pharmacy
Duration: 4 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 4,520 / year
International tuition: CAD 17,786 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Indigenous Perspectives Designation (IPD) is an option available to students in this program. To qualify for an IPD, you must take and successfully complete a series of required Indigenous Studies courses as well as participate in a minimum of four approved co-curricular Indigenous events or experiences. Your transcript will indicate the IPD upon graduation, a designation that provides you with a comprehensive understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions to our shared society within the context of your program of study. The IPD provides a valuable skill set sought after in today's employment sector.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Academic prerequisites are Grade 12 College (C) English, Grade 12 College (C) Mathematics, Grade 11 University (U) or Grade 12 College (C) Chemistry, and Grade 11 College (C) Biology; Grade 12 C courses are accepted where a Grade 11 C course is listed. Language proficiency must meet the NAPRA Language Proficiency Requirements for Licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in Canada, demonstrated by an approved test score, by graduation from a Canadian high school with three consecutive first-language English or French credits, by equivalent CEGEP completion in Quebec, or by a four-year undergraduate degree from a Canadian university taught in English or French; Fleming publishes IELTS Academic 7.0 as its own higher tier for this programme. Before placement, students must clear a criminal reference check and provide required immunization and flu/COVID vaccination records; a further professional certification exam (about $3,000) is paid after graduation.

Application Details

Start Date: September
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for full-time programmes starting in the 2027 fall intake the equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027, and Fleming also runs a January start; applications received after 1 February are processed first-come, first-served until programmes are full. International applicants apply via the OCAS International Application Service to the September, January or May intake and face no fixed deadline; Fleming instead recommends applying between six weeks and five months before the intended start depending on home country, and processes files on a rolling basis with offers typically issued within 5-10 business days. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Fleming College

Type: College
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1967
Students: 4,208
Programs: 73
Location: Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Pharmacy Technician award?

Fleming College awards a Diploma in the field of Pharmacy on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Pharmacy Technician take?

The programme runs for 4 semesters.

How much does Diploma in Pharmacy Technician cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 17,786 per year (CAD 4,520 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Pharmacy Technician be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Fleming College.

What language is Diploma in Pharmacy Technician taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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