What it costs for September 2025
The amounts listed are based on completing the program in 5 terms and are estimates, so should not be used as actual numbers. All amounts listed are in Canadian (CAD) currency.
If you are planning on completing the program in 8 terms (evenings and weekends), please use the tuition and fees estimator to get an idea of how much it will cost you.
| Tuition estimate | + | Fees estimate | = | Total estimate | |
| Term 1 | $3,662.40 | + | $1,074.50 | = | $4,736.89 |
| Term 2 | $3,836.80 | + | $723.75 | = | $4,560.55 |
| Term 3 | $2,134.67 | + | $590.75 | = | $2,725.43 |
| Term 4 | $3,024.13 | + | $1,587.50 | = | $4,611.63 |
| Term 5 | $1,423.12 | + | $200.75 | = | $1,623.87 |
| Total estimate | $14,081.13 | + | $4,177.25 | = | $18,258.38 |
Visit Tuition and fees for more details on the various fees for your program.
| Tuition estimate | + | Fees estimate | = | Total estimate | |
| Term 1 | $9,288.93 | + | $1,074.50 | = | $10,363.43 |
| Term 2 | $9,731.26 | + | $723.75 | = | $10,455.01 |
| Term 3 | $5,573.40 | + | $590.75 | = | $6,164.15 |
| Term 4 | $7,895.65 | + | $1,587.50 | = | $9,483.15 |
| Term 5 | $3,715.60 | + | $200.75 | = | $3,916.35 |
| Total estimate | $36,204.84 | + | $4,177.25 | = | $40,382.09 |
Visit Tuition and fees for more details on the various fees for your program.
NorQuest College Student Financial Aid helps you see the financial resources you are eligible for. The Pharmacy Technician program qualifies for several funding options.
Courses for September 2025
You must complete all 23 courses with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 to graduate. Courses are listed by term for full-time studies over 5 terms to show the recommended path to completing the program in 2 years. See Part-time study options for what you should know if you choose to study part-time.
Courses marked with (O) are available through Open Studies.
Credits needed for full-time status: 9 credits per term
Term 1 - 16 weeks, 6 courses
| Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | ANPH1000 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Communications | COMM1001 (O) | 3 credits |
| Scientific and Technical Writing | ENGL2510 (O) | 3 credits |
| Introduction to Pharmacy Practice | PHRM1000 | 3 credits |
| Pharmaceutical Calculations | PHRM1001 | 3 credits |
| Community Prescription Processing Lab | PHRM1011 | 6 credits |
Term 2 - 16 weeks, 6 courses
| Pharmacy Law and Ethics | PHRM1002 | 3 credits |
| Community Pharmacy Practice | PHRM1020 | 3 credits |
| Community Pharmacy Lab | PHRM1030 | 6 credits |
| Compounding Lab | PHRM1041 | 4 credits |
| Pharmacotherapy I | PHRM1012 | 3 credits |
| Pharmacotherapy II | PHRM1014 | 3 credits |
Term 3 - 8 weeks, 4 courses
| Institutional Prescription Processing Lab | PHRM2010 | 3 credits |
| Institutional Pharmacy Practice | PHRM2022 | 4 credits |
| Professional Practice for Pharmacy Technicians | PHRM1005 | 2 credits |
| Pharmacotherapy III | PHRM1015 | 3 credits |
Term 4 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
| Medication Safety and Risk Management | PHRM2006 | 3 credits |
| Integrated Skills for Pharmacy Technicians | PHRM2007 | 3 credits |
| Institutional Pharmacy Lab | PHRM2030 | 4 credits |
| Sterile Products Lab | PHRM2050 | 4 credits |
| Non-Prescription and Complementary Therapies | PHRM2008 | 3 credits |
Term 5 - 9 weeks, 2 courses
| Community Practicum | PHRM2101 | 4 credits |
| Institutional Practicum | PHRM2102 | 4 credits |
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