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CAD 17086

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100 Waived

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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83

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Managing the release of prescription medication is serious business that requires a commitment to detail and a highly specialized set of technical and interpersonal skills. As a pharmacy technician, you’ll work with pharmacists and health professionals to optimize patient health by promoting wellness and managing chronic disease by safely and accurately processing prescription medications clients depend on. If you’re excited by a career working as part of a team providing much needed support to those in need, our pharmacy technician course will be your prescription for success!

Your Learning Experience

The program uses innovative delivery methods to help students with different learning styles acquire the knowledge and practical skills to succeed. You’ll begin by developing foundational knowledge of a wide variety of pharmaceutical and self-care products, as well as key business concepts and institutional procedures. You’ll also learn how to write for the health sciences field while studying anatomy and pharmaceutical mathematics.

You’ll gain specialized practical skills – including how to safely and efficiently prepare both sterile and non-sterile products – by working in Fanshawe’s state-of-the-art hospital and pharmacy practice labs and by participating in various field placement opportunities.

Intra- and Inter-professional simulation activities blend health care with education to provide students with scenarios that help prepare participants for the real-world environment. Fanshawe’s Pharmacy Technician program provides students with the comprehensive, specialized, simulation, theoretical and practical education they need to achieve entry to practice competencies as outlined by the

Graduates of the CCAPP accredited Pharmacy Technician program are eligible to become regulated health professionals in Ontario. Graduates pre-register with the , complete a Structured Practical Training (SPT) program, and sit both the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Qualifying and Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) Jurisprudence Examinations as required for registration in Ontario.

The Pharmacy Technician program at Fanshawe College has been awarded a five-year accreditation status by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs from July 2021- June 2026.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 2 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

Closed

Jan 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 83
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy/Pharmacology/ Pharmaceutical.
    Grade 12 English 
    Grade 11 or 12 Biology 
    Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry 
    Grade 11 or Grade 12 Math 

6 IELTS Score
83 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

17086

Tuition Fee
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CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee
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22895 Per year

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Scholarships

Exciting scholarship opportunities for Indian students

Fanshawe College has announced two amazing scholarship opportunities that will help us drive even more applications for upcoming intakes. This is a golden chance to maximize enrollments, and we need to make the most of it!

Scholarship Type Overview Eligibility

Scholarship Amount

Scholarship Application & Award Process
Students admitted to the following programs are eligible for scholarships:
Academic Entrance Scholarship

Academic Entrance Scholarships is designed to support international students by offering financial support for eligible programs.

  • Scholarships are applied to first-term tuition fees after the deposit is received.
  • In-person or hybrid programs only. Not applicable for online programs
To be eligible for the Academic Entrance Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
  • The student must start their program in January 2026, May 2026 or September 2026.
  • The deposit must be paid within 30 days of receiving the offer.
  • If the deposit is not paid within the specified timeframe, the scholarship offer will be withdrawn.
Program Type Scholarship Amount
  • The scholarship is automatically considered at the time of admission, a letter will be issued along with the offer letter with details about the student and the scholarship.
  • The scholarship will be applied directly to the student’s tuition account and will be deducted from first term.
  • The scholarship amount will be shown on web-advisor once the deposit is paid.
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program $500
Combined Admission (EAP + post-secondary) Up to $2,500 (EAP $500 + PS $2,000)
Post-Secondary (PS) Programs $2,000
Scholarship Type Overview Eligibility Scholarship Amount Scholarship Application Process
Spousal Scholarship
2-year Programs
The Spousal Scholarship Program is designed to support international students by offering financial support for families when both spouses enroll in eligible programs at Fanshawe College starting in January 2026, May 2026 or September 2026.

 

Eligible Regions: Students from any country are welcome to apply for this scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The primary applicant (student) must apply to a PGWP-aligned post-secondary program at Fanshawe College.

Note: Primary applicants from India must choose and enroll in a 2-year graduate certificate to qualify.

  • The spouse must also be admitted to a full-time program of equal or lesser duration. This program may be PGWP or non-PGWP aligned.
  • Along with academic and English language proficiency documentation, both applicants must submit a copy of their marriage certificate along with a completed Spousal Scholarship application form.
  • Both students must pay the required deposit and fees by the specified date on their most recent invoice to secure their seats.
  • If either the primary applicant or the spouse withdraws from Fanshawe College prior to completing their program, the scholarship will be withdrawn.
Scenario 1: Primary applicant enrolled in 2-year program – Spouse enrolls in a 2-year post-secondary program; $7,000 CAD
will be applied to the spouse’s tuition account in first-term and second-term. ($14,000 total).

Scenario 2: Primary applicant enrolled in 2-year program – Spouse enrolls in a 1-year post-secondary program; $7,000
CAD will be applied to the spouse’s tuition account in first-term only. ($7,000 total)
Application Submission:
  • Both applicants must submit the marriage certificate and a copy of the Spousal
    Scholarship Application Form with their applications.

Note: We recommend that both applications be submitted at the same time to avoid confusion.

 

Admission, Fee Payment and the Scholarship Award:

  • Scholarships will be awarded at the time of admission. A letter with the complete details will be issued.
  • Both partners must confirm acceptance and pay the required tuition deposit within 30 days of receiving their offer.
Spousal Scholarship 1-year Programs The Spousal Scholarship Program is designed to support international students by offering financial support for families when both spouses enroll in eligible programs at Fanshawe College starting in January 2026, May 2026 or September 2026.

Application Deadlines:
Both students must apply within the designated intakes: September 2025 or January 2026, May 2026or September 2026.

Eligible Regions: Students from any country are welcome to apply for this scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • The primary applicant (student) must apply to a 1-year PGWP aligned post-secondary program (Accelerated Diploma, Certificate or Graduate Certificate at Fanshawe College).
    Note: The spouse must also be admitted to full-time program of equal duration. This program may be PGWP or non-PGWP aligned.
  • Along with academic and English language proficiency documentation, both applicants must submit acopy of their marriage certificate along with a completed Spousal Scholarship application form.
  • Both students must pay the required deposit and fees by the specified date on their most recentinvoice to secure their seats.
  • If either the primary applicant or the spouse withdraws from Fanshawe College prior to completingtheir program, the scholarship will be withdrawn.
  • $7,000 will be applied to the spouse’s tuition account and viewed through the student’s Web Advisor Student Portal after after both deposits are paid (1-year program).
     
  • The student receiving the spousal scholarship will not be eligible for any other financial supports from Fanshawe College, including but not limited to Fanshawe College or Donor-funded Awards, Scholarships, and Bursaries.
     
  • The primary applicant (not receiving the Spousal Scholarship Program) may still qualify for other Fanshawe College or donor-funded awards, scholarships, and bursaries; however, the primary applicant will not be eligible for the Academic Entrance Scholarship.

Application Submission: Both applicants must submit the marriage certificate and a copy of the Spousal Scholarship application form with their applications.

Note: We recommend that both applications be submitted at the same time to avoid confusion.

Admission, Fee Payment and the Scholarship Award:

  • Scholarships will be awarded at the time of admission. A letter with the complete details will be issued.
     
  • Both partners must confirm acceptance and pay the required tuition deposit within 30 days of receiving their offer.

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