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Pharmacy Technician

Develop the technical accuracy, professionalism and patient-centred skills needed to support pharmacy services.

Why this programme

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

01Pharmacy practice
02Medication safety
03Health communication
Getting started

Entry requirements

Your path to ECC may begin in different ways. The requirements below show the routes available for this programme, and our Admissions team can help you understand how your qualifications fit.

01

Five (5) CSEC passes at Grades I–III, GCE O-Level passes at Grades A–C, or City & Guilds Stage III.

02

The five subjects must include English A/English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and another science subject: Physics, Biology or Human & Social Biology.

03

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.

04

Equivalent qualifications and mature status may be considered in accordance with CCCJ/ECC policy.

Plan your studies

Programme structure

Explore each study option semester by semester, from your first foundation courses to the experiences that prepare you for work and further study. Summer semesters are included where they help you complete the two-year stage.

Full-time2 years5 published study periods
Year 1 • Semester I
CodeCourseCredits / hours
COMM1101Communication I3
PTMT1101Medical Terminology3
NAPH1101Human Anatomy and Physiology I2
PTDB1101Diseases of Human Body3
MATH0001Foundation Concepts in Mathematics I3
PTPC1101Pharmacy Calculations I3
Year 1 • Semester II
CodeCourseCredits / hours
PTPH1201Pharmacology I3
PTPC1201Pharmacy Calculations II 19633
ITEC1104Fundamentals of Information Technology2
PTIT1201Pharmacy Informatics and Technology3
PTPO1101Pharmacy Operations and Maintenance3
Year 2 • Semester III
CodeCourseCredits / hours
NAPH1201Human Anatomy and Physiology II2
PTPC2104Pharmaceutics2
RMTD3401Research Methodology3
PTLE2201Healthcare Law and Ethics3
NHIN1101ELECTIVE Health Informatics3
Year 2 • Semester IV
CodeCourseCredits / hours
PTDL2201Pharmacy Dispensing Lab3
PTDT2201Pharmacy Dispensing Theory3
PSYC1111Introduction to Psychology I3
PTCM2201Administrative Care Management3
Year 2 • Summer I
CodeCourseCredits / hours
PTFP2301Field Practicum6
Where you’ll study

Main Campus

This programme is based at the campus shown. Selected classes may also use online, field, laboratory or work-placement environments.

Main Campus137 Mountain View Avenue, Kingston 3
Is it right for you?

You may be a strong fit if you…

01

are curious about health & wellness and ready to build practical skills.

02

want a structured pathway that connects learning with real career possibilities.

03

value teamwork, problem-solving and continuous professional growth.

Still deciding?

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