Bundle Program – College Certificate – Pre-Health Sciences & College Certificate – Pharmacy Assistant

Program overview

The Pre-Health Sciences & Pharmacy Assistant credential pathway combines foundational health sciences training with technical pharmacy education, preparing students for essential support roles in community, retail, and hospital pharmacy settings.

• Pathway Structure:

  • Pre-Health Sciences: Provides essential grounding in human anatomy, medical terminology, infection control practices, mathematics, and healthcare communication, with elective options (such as Phlebotomy) to broaden skills and immediate employability.

  • Pharmacy Assistant (College Certificate): Delivers practical and theoretical training in pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacotherapy (medication uses and effects), prescription processing, custom compounding, inventory management, and community customer service.

• Career Outcomes: Prepares graduates to work alongside pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in retail pharmacies, hospital dispensaries, long-term care facilities, and pharmaceutical distribution centres.

• Job Insights:

  • Canada: Average salary of $56,193/yr (Range: $40K – $77K) | 2,079 jobs advertised (July 2026).

  • Alberta: Average salary of $59,222/yr (Range: $43K – $81K) | 152 jobs advertised (July 2026).

Academic Background:

• Minimum Level of Education Completed: Grade 12 / High School

• Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Language Requirements:

• Minimum Language Test Scores: IELTS 6.0 | TOEFL 80.0 | PTE 53.0 | Duolingo 115

• Conditional Admission: Valid language test results are required prior to receiving a final offer letter.

PGWP Eligibility: This program pathway is PGWP eligible for international students, provided they are enrolled in on-campus study or complete more than 50% of their coursework on campus (if taking a blended delivery option). International students attending all classes online will NOT be eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.

IRCC Disclaimer: The final decision on PGWP approval rests solely with Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) based on official criteria.

General Admission Note: Program requirements serve only as a guide and do not guarantee admission. Valid language test results must be submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.