About Pharmacy Technician in Selkirk College

Selkirk College’s Pharmacy Technician program prepares graduates for employment as pharmacy technicians in a variety of settings including community, hospital, and residential pharmacies. Graduates have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to meet the entry-level competencies defined by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA).

“The Pharmacy Technician Program of Selkirk College one year program has been awarded Accreditation status by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs for a two year term ending June 30, 2020”.

“The Pharmacy Technician Program of Selkirk College 15 month program has been awarded Provisional status by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs effective June 22, 2018”.

Graduates of the program are eligible for direct admission into the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada certification process and the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia registration process.

The program is delivered using a blend of online theory courses, face-to-face lab classes and practicum hours in both hospital and community. Beginning August, 2019, the program will be 15 months in length and consist of three theory semesters, one lab semester, followed by eight weeks of practicum. Students are required to re-locate to the Castlegar Campus for seven weeks to complete the face-to-face labs where they apply theory learned in the online courses and prepare for practicum.  

Consider the Pharmacy Technician Program if you

• Are detailed-oriented and well organized
• Enjoy working in a fast paced team environment
• Are self motivated and is committed to life long learning
• Have strong interpersonal communication  and critical thinking skills
• Enjoy computer technology
• Are caring and empathetic

Academic qualification equivalents

• Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 55% or higher in relevant subjects.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS:Must have an IELTS score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0. 

  Post Graduate Diploma programs and a few other programs have a higher English Language Proficiency requirement (6.5 IELTS).

• TOEFL: TOEFL score of IBT 80 or better

Selkirk College Highlights

Selkirk College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

• The payment of the semester must be made by the students before the first day of academic term.
• For payment methods cash, cheque, money order, bank draft, credit as well as debit cards are accepted
• The annual fees of courses vary with each other. Below mentioned is the estimated cost of living in Canada when enrolled at the institute: