Pharmacy Technician

Tuition is Year 1 - $9,490, Year 2 - $8,300 for the 2026-27 academic year., while applications for the Sep 2026 intake close on Sep 1, 2026.

Pharmacy technicians prepare and distribute medications in regulated healthcare settings. They work in hospitals and community pharmacies under pharmacist supervision. Their duties include compounding sterile products, dispensing prescriptions, and ensuring medication safety. They also support patient care through education and communication.

Focus areas include dispensing, quality assurance, hospital and community pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical calculations, pharmacy legislation, pharmaceutical products.

Two-year program with 32 weeks online in year one, 24 weeks online in year two. Includes in-person labs and 40 weeks of work experience in community and hospital pharmacies.

Graduates work as licensed pharmacy technicians in hospital and community settings.

Grade 12 with minimum 70% in Pre-calculus 30 or Calculus 30, Biology 30, Chemistry 30, and 30-level English Language Arts. Minimum overall average of 65%. English proficiency required through NAPRA standards or equivalent. Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search required. Immunization records and N95 mask testing required.

Hybrid delivery: online lectures with in-person labs and practicum. Full-time.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon is a leading Canadian applied learning institution established in 1941, focused on career-oriented education and technical training. The Saskatoon campus delivers hands-on programs in health sciences, engineering technologies, business and trades, designed with employer input to match regional and national labour needs. With around 15,000 students and strong industry connections, the polytechnic emphasizes workplace readiness and practical skills.

Programs emphasize simulations, lab work, co-op placements and industry projects so students graduate with job-ready competencies. Faculty bring current professional experience into teaching and campus facilities replicate workplace environments to accelerate learning. International students receive orientation, language support and dedicated services for credential recognition, visa guidance and career placement in Canada’s growing sectors.

Saskatoon offers an affordable, safe city with a welcoming community, active cultural events and outdoor recreation along rivers and parks. Student services include housing assistance, mental health supports and employer networking events to ease the transition to employment. With 34 programs and flexible continuing education options, Saskatchewan Polytechnic supports lifelong learning and provides clear, applied pathways for international students pursuing technical careers in Canada.