Higher Certificate in Science Pharmacy Technician
A pharmacy technician plays a vital role in the operation of a pharmacy or pharmacy department. Pharmacy technicians are key healthcare workers. They aid the pharmacist with the dispensing and processing prescriptions, and the preparation, checking and storage of medicines. Pharmacy technicians can secure employment in retail pharmacies and in pharmacy departments in private and public hospitals. This NFQ level six, two-year course combines academic knowledge and real-world training in a pharmacy environment with work experience modules making up two semesters of the course.

Description
A pharmacy technician plays a vital role in the operation of a pharmacy or pharmacy department. Pharmacy technicians are key healthcare workers. They aid the pharmacist with the dispensing and processing prescriptions, and the preparation, checking and storage of medicines. Pharmacy technicians can secure employment in retail pharmacies and in pharmacy departments in private and public hospitals. This NFQ level six, two-year course combines academic knowledge and real-world training in a pharmacy environment with work experience modules making up two semesters of the course.
Intakes
September Intake 2025 ( Open )
English Test Scores
- DET (Duolingo English test) [ 90 ]
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) [ 5.5 ]
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) [ 46 ]
- TOEFL Internet Based [ 70 ]