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Diploma in Pharmacy Technician
NorQuest College - Edmonton Campus, Canada
CAD 28158
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 155 Waived
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
7
IELTS
50%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Our nationally accredited Pharmacy Technician program thoroughly prepares graduates for this fast-paced and highly respected occupation. As a regulated pharmacy technician, you will be involved with dispensing prescriptions, preparing compounded medications and sterile products, repackaging pharmaceuticals, managing inventory, teaching patients to use medical devices, and providing patient care.
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Students are more likely to be successful in this program if they:
NorQuest’s pharmacy technician lab provides students with practical, hands-on training in compounding, sterile product preparation, repackaging, inventory management, and dispensing. In the lab, students have the opportunity to use technologies currently employed by those working in the profession, including laminar airflow hoods and Kroll® computer software. Our state-of-the-art simulation lab prepares students to work collaboratively with other health-care professionals as part of an interdisciplinary team. |
NorQuest College believes in the importance of on-the-job experience that provides an enriched learning opportunity. You’ll graduate this program with 360 hours of work experience from two practicums. Your practicums may be in your community or close by. Your schedule may include day, evening, or night shifts any day of the week, including weekends and holidays. You will work full-time during the practicum and provide your own transportation to the facility. |
Additional Information
Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 4 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) 
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 a Grade 12 / High School diploma or equivalent, including the following required course(s):
- Grade 12 English 60%
- Grade 12 Math 60%
- Grade 12 Biology 60%
- Grade 12 Chemistry 60%
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Tuition Fee
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Average Tuition Fee Per Year
28158
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 155 Waived
Application Fee
(CAD)
11000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
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Scholarships
New Questers International Entrance Scholarship
Established to reward academic excellence by international students graduating from international high schools and entering studies at NorQuest College. All students must meet certain eligibility criteria for the scholarship.
Value: $1000
Applicable programs: (full time students in any NorQuest credit programs can apply)
Eligibility
Scholarship applicants must:
- have a valid study permit
- be paying international student tuition and fees
- provide a statement of equivalent Alberta marks showing academic standing of 70%/B-/2.7 or higher (not applicable to NorQuest Bridging to Post-Secondary)
- provide a personal letter describing their educational and career goals
- be enrolled in their program before applying.
How can students apply?
Students will be notified closer to the application start date.
When will applications for the Entrance Scholarship open?
- The application for the Fall 2025 Entrance Scholarship will open on August 25, 2025 and close on September 16, 2025.
- The application for the Winter 2026 Entrance Scholarship will open on December 15, 2025 and close on January 23, 2026.
We will disburse the awards when the student has completed 50% of the term.
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