
Overview
On the Community Pharmacy Assistant (International) Certificate from Mohawk College get hands-on experience and active participation in a real pharmacy setting.
What you'll learn
- Understand legislation and processes related to dispensing prescriptions, drug inventory controls and customer service.
- Identify the uses and classes of available prescription medications, non-prescription products and medical devices.
How you'll gain skills
- Through practical experience in simulated pharmacy practice lab courses.
- Attending clinical placement in a combination of two community pharmacy experiential courses.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Conditions, Diseases & Related Physiology for Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Math for Assistants
- Pharmaceutical Products for Pharmacy Assistants
- Legislation for Pharmacy Assistants
- Retail Pharmacy Inventory Management
- Indigenous Culture and Multiculturalism
Check out the full curriculum
Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Mohawk College and/or in Canada, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
- Successful completion of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478 or 278) program
- TOEFL minimum score of 550 (80 Internet based)
- or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5
- More information about acceptable certificates, can be found on the International Admission Requirements
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
15087 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15087 CAD per year during 12 months. -
National
4254 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4254 CAD per year during 12 months.
- The tuition for students is from the previous years. This year's tuition has not yet been confirmed
International Tuition
- International tuition / Semester $7,130
Living costs for Hamilton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- Once enrolled and registered, you are eligible to supplement your income and savings with awards, scholarships, and bursaries.
- It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.
- Scholarships: Awarded to students based on academic merit, athletics, volunteer experience, or other achievements.
- Bursaries: Awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and/or meet other specific criteria.
Mohawk College offers two types of financial awards to full-time students: Scholarships and Bursaries.