Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Pharmacy Technician in Dartmouth Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
|
Dartmouth Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,390.45)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Gain the expertise and abilities needed to deliver safe, professional, and ethical care as a Pharmacy Technician.
Pharmacy Technicians team up with Pharmacists and healthcare providers across hospital and community pharmacy settings to enhance health outcomes and quality of life for Nova Scotians.
These professionals guarantee precision in medication preparation and distribution, while also instructing patients on using medical devices like inhalers and glucose meters.
The curriculum centers on pharmacy operations in community, hospital, and long-term care settings, with a strong focus on critical thinking and foundational competencies established by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA).
Career pathways
Program graduates qualify for immediate entry into the Pharmacy Technician Qualifying Examination, a mandatory step for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists.
Graduates are equipped for roles in hospital, community, and long-term care pharmacies, aligning with the standards set by NAPRA and the Canadian Pharmacy Technician Educators Association (CPTEA).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, including:
Grade 12 Academic Biology, Chemistry and English
A minimum mark of 75% in Grade 12 Academic Math
International students High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Grade 12 Academic Biology, Chemistry and English
A minimum mark of 75% in Grade 12 Academic Math
International students High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690