Dip

Pharmacy Technician

Learn more about studying Pharmacy Technician as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Undergraduate diploma
  • Duration
    16 months
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    16,990CAD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug, Sep
  • QS Ranking
    Not QS Ranked

Program overview

What Georgian College says about their program:

Students prepare to work collaboratively with pharmacy teams and other health care professionals to achieve patients’ health goals, and ensure continuity of care. Experiential learning practices such as simulation experiences, and placements in community, hospital, or other pharmacy sites actively engage students in the learning process. Students enjoy the benefits of learning from expert faculty who are also practicing pharmacy professionals. Students develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in key competency areas of legal and ethical responsibilities, professionalism, patient care, product preparation, health promotion, knowledge application, communication, intra- and inter-professionalism and safety.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Secondary or high school transcripts with proof of graduation, subjects taken and grades received
  • Math and English credits are required at the Grade 12 level

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • College or university transcripts with proof of graduation subjects taken, and grades received

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6

  • TOEFL iBT

    79

  • Duolingo English Test

    110

  • PTE

    58

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5

  • TOEFL iBT

    89

  • Duolingo English Test

    125

  • PTE

    61

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport identification page
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Required grades

We're still gathering required grade information for this program

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Scholarships at Georgian College

  • Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries

    Official page

    Georgian College offers awards, scholarships and bursaries to domestic, international, Indigenous, full-time and part-time students, including entrance students. Students use the official awards system to review current opportunities and eligibility.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Fee information

  • Certificate tuition

    from CAD$17,170 to CAD$18,170 per year

  • Diploma tuition

    from CAD$16,990 to CAD$29,200 per year

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from CAD$20,360 to CAD$20,450 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    from CAD$17,900 to CAD$19,280 per year

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What is the cost of living near Georgian College?

Category Cost  (in Canadian Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$2,030
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,758
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$334
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$108
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$50
Monthly public transport pass$91
Monthly grocery basket$260
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$18
Gym membership$56

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Georgian College

Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Canada student visa requirements