College Diploma – Pharmacy Technician (1501)

The Pharmacy Technician two-year Ontario College Diploma program prepares students to become essential members of interprofessional healthcare teams across community pharmacies, hospitals, and long-term care facilities. The curriculum combines theoretical biological sciences, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical calculations with practical laboratory training in non-sterile and sterile compounding.

The program aligns with the entry-to-practice competencies set by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA). Graduates are eligible to pursue registration as a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) upon completing the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) licensing exams and OCP Jurisprudence Exam.

Academic Qualification: High School / Grade 12 completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 91.0

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who do not meet language test requirements by completing designated English pathway courses prior to academic study.

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.