Pharmacy Technician at Georgian College
Ontario College Diploma · School of Health Sciences · Barrie campus
Program code: PHRM
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What do you need to get into Georgian Pharmacy Technician?
The school says
Meet the course requirements
Length
2 years
Field placement
What courses do you need?
As the college's page lists them. A U (university preparation) course counts where a C (college preparation) course is asked for.
- Required
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, mature student status minimum grade of 60% in each pre-requisite subject is required
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U)
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U)
- Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry (C or U)
- The English proficiency requirement can be met through:
- Language proficiency test results that meet the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) Language Proficiency Requirements for Licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in Canada, further information can be found on their website at: https://www.napra.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NAPRA-Language-Proficiency-Requirement-Policy-February-2024-EN.pdf; or Graduation from high school in Canada with three consecutive, first language English courses or credits; or An undergraduate degree from a university in Canada, whose instruction was provided in English
- For further information, refer to Georgian's English Language Proficiency regulation 2.4 at: https://www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/
How much does Georgian Pharmacy Technician cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
Tuition, first year
$2,775
Books and supplies
Not published
School's estimate
First year, all in
$12,500
Tuition, fees, books, residence and meals; not counted: books and supplies
Whole program, all in
$27,200
2 years, rent after first year
- Tuition
- $2,800 first year, $5,600 in all
- Student fees
- $1,400 first year, $2,900 in all
- Residence and meals
- $8,300 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $10,500 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Barrie, $875 a month
What do graduates earn, and are they working?
Pay is what Ontario college diploma graduates in health professions and related programs earned, the class of 2019 (2021 and 2024), from Statistics Canada, in 2024 dollars. It is for the whole field across Ontario, not this college alone, and Statistics Canada's field is a little wider than this program's.
Two years after graduating
$56,100
Five years after graduating
$58,600
What careers does Georgian Pharmacy Technician lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Dental HygienistClean teeth, catch gum disease, coach patients. Good hourly pay after 2 to 3 years of college.$94kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- ParamedicTwo years of college, then the front line of emergency medicine.$79kTypical pay2 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Pharmacy TechnicianFill and check prescriptions under a pharmacist. One to two years of college, a national exam, and a job in every town.$52kTypical pay1 to 2 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- AcupuncturistA 3-year diploma, a national exam, and a practice you build one patient at a time. Most acupuncturists are self-employed and many work part time.$33kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Addictions CounsellorHelp people get out from under drugs, alcohol and gambling. A 2-year diploma gets you in; the work is heavy and the pay is middling.$71kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Allergist and ImmunologistThe doctor for allergies, asthma, hives and immune system problems. About 13 years of training, then office hours and very few emergencies.$311kTypical pay12 to 14 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
Where else can you study health?
The same field at other colleges, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| AcupunctureLoyalist, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $6,536 |
| Applied Nuclear Science and Radiation Safety (Optional Co-op)Algonquin, Ontario | Competitive, no average published | $2,777 |
| Assistance dentaireBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Assistant de l'ergothérapeute et Assistant du physiothérapeuteBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,758 |
| Athletic Therapy, Honours Bachelor of Applied Health SciencesSheridan, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $9,865 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Public Health (Honours)Conestoga, Ontario | 65% minimum average | $6,747 |
| Biomedical Engineering TechnologyDurham, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,776 |
| Biomedical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)Centennial, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,775 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: georgiancollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: content.georgiancollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: georgiancollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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