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Pharmacy Technician
Develop the technical accuracy, professionalism and patient-centred skills needed to support pharmacy services.
Programmes at a Glance‹
Be the trusted link between medicine, accuracy and patient care.
Develop the technical accuracy, professionalism and patient-centred skills needed to support pharmacy services. You’ll explore pharmacy practice, medication safety and health communication through practical projects, teamwork and experiences that bring the profession to life. Along the way, you’ll discover where your strengths can take you—toward opportunities such as pharmacy technician or dispensary assistant, entrepreneurship or further study.
What you’ll explore
Entry requirements
Your path to ECC may begin in different ways. This programme accommodates multiple admission routes, and our Admissions team can help you understand how your qualifications fit.
Five (5) CSEC passes at Grades I–III, GCE O-Level passes at Grades A–C, or City & Guilds Stage III.
The five subjects must include English A/English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and another science subject: Physics, Biology or Human & Social Biology.
An admitted student trailing Chemistry must complete it before the end of Year 1. Students admitted without Mathematics must complete the approved foundation/CSEC/GCE Mathematics route before the end of Year 1.
Equivalent qualifications and mature status may be considered in accordance with CCCJ/ECC policy.
Programme structure
Explore each published study period, from your first foundation courses to the experiences that prepare you for work and further study.
Full-time2 years5 published study periods＋
Year 1 • Semester I＋
COMM1101Communication I3PTMT1101Medical Terminology3NAPH1101Human Anatomy and Physiology I2PTDB1101Diseases of Human Body3MATH0001Foundation Concepts in Mathematics I3PTPC1101Pharmacy Calculations I3Year 1 • Semester II＋
PTPH1201Pharmacology I3PTPC1201Pharmacy Calculations II 19633ITEC1104Fundamentals of Information Technology2PTIT1201Pharmacy Informatics and Technology3PTPO1101Pharmacy Operations and Maintenance3Year 2 • Semester III＋
NAPH1201Human Anatomy and Physiology II2PTPC2104Pharmaceutics2RMTD3401Research Methodology3PTLE2201Healthcare Law and Ethics3NHIN1101ELECTIVE Health Informatics3Year 2 • Semester IV＋
PTDL2201Pharmacy Dispensing Lab3PTDT2201Pharmacy Dispensing Theory3PSYC1111Introduction to Psychology I3PTCM2201Administrative Care Management3Year 2 • Summer I＋
PTFP2301Field Practicum6The structure shown is a guide. Course or unit sequencing and availability may be adjusted to reflect enrolment levels, faculty availability and programme scheduling requirements. Offerings may therefore move to a different semester or position in the sequence.
Your associate degree journey includes more than the curriculum table.
Depending on your entry qualifications, you may need Foundation Mathematics or English. Applicable associate degree students also complete PACE, U-VAC, Information Literacy, Social Outreach and other published college-wide requirements. These requirements do not continue into the bachelor’s stage.
Understand your requirements →You may be a strong fit if you…
are curious about health & wellness and ready to build practical skills.
want a structured pathway that connects learning with real career possibilities.
value teamwork, problem-solving and continuous professional growth.
Main Campus
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