Pharmacy Technician

Academic Requirements

The Pharmacy Technician Diploma program at Bow Valley College has specific academic requirements that applicants must meet to be considered for admission. Here are the key requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum Grades:
  • 60% in English 30-1, or 70% in English 30-2, or equivalent
  • 60% in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or equivalent
  • 60% in Biology 30 or equivalent
  • 60% in Chemistry 30 or equivalent
• Program Recommendations:
  • A minimum keyboarding speed of 30 wpm is strongly recommended.
  • Applicants should have a working knowledge of personal computers, including general business applications and internet navigation.
  • Basic math skills are essential, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversion of fractions, percentages, decimals, ratios, and problem-solving.
  • Proficient manual dexterity is essential.
  • Detail-oriented individuals with the ability to problem-solve and multi-task are preferred.

For international students, it is important to check whether previous studies completed outside Canada meet the admission requirements using the country-specific document list.

Additionally, transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Before starting the practicum placements, students must submit a current Police Information Check (PIC) with a Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS). A criminal record may affect clinical, practicum, or field work placements, potentially delaying program completion.

To facilitate Work Integrated Learning placements, proof of Rubella vaccination and full COVID-19 vaccination is required for many sites. Failure to provide this evidence may delay program completion. Other immunizations are highly recommended and should be up-to-date for the duration of the program.

For any clarification and support regarding these requirements, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

To be admitted to the Pharmacy Technician Diploma program at Bow Valley College, you must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following accepted tests:

• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing Service)
  • Reading: 7.0
  • Listening: 7.0
  • Speaking: 7.0
  • Writing: 6.5
• Occupational English Test (OET)
  • Reading: B
  • Listening: B
  • Speaking: B
  • Writing: C+
• BVC Academic English 1 - Not accepted
• BVC Academic English 2 - Not accepted
• CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks) - Not accepted
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - Not accepted
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - Not accepted

OR you can meet the requirement by:

• Graduating from a Canadian high school with three (3) years of study including three English language arts courses.
• Graduating from a Canadian college, university, or CEGEP with three (3) years of study including three English language arts courses.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.