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Edison College

Pharmacy Assistant

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School:

Edison College

Degree:

Diploma; Online

Field of Study:

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Description:

Edison College's Pharmacy Assistant Diploma in BC & Distance across Canada is a 52-week (1,040-hour) program that trains you for entry-level pharmacy roles without requiring a single in-person class. You'll learn pharmacy law, pharmacology, dosage calculations, and hands-on KROLL software , the same system used in community and hospital pharmacies across Canada while studying on a schedule built around your job or family.

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Pharmacy Assistant at Edison College

Length:

52 Week(s)

Cost per year:*

National:

$15,707

Careers:

Pharmacy Technicians

Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. High school graduate or equivalent OR mature student status (19 years or older before starting the program). Minimum Grade 10 English plus a minimum of three years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8–12) completed in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages of instruction.
Test Scores:	International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)

Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

High school graduate or equivalent OR mature student status (19 years or older before starting the program). Minimum Grade 10 English plus a minimum of three years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8–12) completed in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages of instruction.

Test Scores:

International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on October 13, 2026

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