Red Deer Polytechnic

Pharmacy Technician

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Program Information

School:Red Deer Polytechnic
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Description:This program is accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP). It prepares the graduate to become a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) following graduation and successful completion of the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) certification process and the Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP) registration process. Details regarding registering as a Pharmacy Technician in the province of Alberta can be found by accessing the Alberta College of Pharmacists website.
URL:Pharmacy Technician at Red Deer Polytechnic
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $17,875
Careers:Pharmacy Technicians

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*60 to 100
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 Biology 
  •  Grade11 Chemistry 
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Pure Mathematics  or  Grade12 Mathematics 
High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 60% in: Biology 30, Chemistry 20, ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2, Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2
Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based)

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* 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 26, 2021