College Diploma - Pharmacy Technician (1501)

Academic Requirements

The academic requirements for the College Diploma - Pharmacy Technician program are as follows:

• OSSD or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status.
• Grade 12 English (C or U), OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1251).
• Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U), or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Biology (SCIE1010).
• Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry (C or U), or equivalent, Conestoga College preparatory Chemistry (SCIE1030).
• Grade 12 Math (C or U), or Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics (MATH1420).

For international students, the following requirements apply:

• All international applicants, regardless of language of instruction, are required to demonstrate English language proficiency with a completed IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE test.
• Canadian citizens and permanent residents with transcripts from outside Canada require a course-by-course credential evaluation. You can request this at a reduced fee through the college by completing the Assessment of International Credentials for Admissions and Credit Transfer online form, or through an approved provider such as ICAS or WES.

Additionally, please note that:

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Students must also fulfill the following prerequisite requirements for the program:

• Mandatory work-integrated learning (WIL) document requirements must be completed by students prior to student WIL experiences. Successful WIL completion is required for students to progress to program completion. To qualify for WIL experiences, students must present the following at the start of the program in accordance with pre-admission information provided by the College:
  • A complete immunization record including MMR, Tdap, varicella, COVID-19, and hepatitis B. Seasonal flu vaccination is required during flu season (October – March).
  • TB Testing: Evidence of current 2-step or previous 2-step + current 1-step if more than one year has passed since 2-step testing.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the Heart and Stroke Foundation (must be completed in Canada).
  • An annual Police Check for Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). Police Checks must be clear of any unpardoned criminal offences. An unclear criminal record will result in the inability to participate in WIL experiences meaning the student will not be able to successfully complete the program. Acceptance for WIL is at the discretion of the agency; some agencies may request students to provide a VSS completed within six months of WIL start date.
  • Students are responsible for costs associated with respirator fit testing required for WIL experiences.

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

Language Requirements

To apply for the College Diploma - Pharmacy Technician program at Conestoga College, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:

• IELTS Academic: 6.0 (with no band less than 5.5)
• TOEFL: 80 (Effective January 2024, no individual skill less than 20)

Please note: The Pharmacy Technician program is included in the list of diploma programs that require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 and a TOEFL score of 80. If you do not meet these English language requirements, you may consider entering Conestoga's General Arts and Science: English Language Studies program to improve your skills.

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.