A pharmacy technician is a key member of the pharmacy staff, involved in assuring the smooth functioning of pharmacy services by assisting the pharmacist in the preparation, checking, storage and dispensing of drugs.
This course offers a blend of academic knowledge, hands-on experience and real-world training. The course addresses:
- Pharmaceutical chemistry and human physiology – the study of how the body functions
- Drug actions and uses- understanding human diseases and the drugs used to treat these diseases
- Formulation and compounding – understanding how drugs are made and the regulations surrounding safe dispensing.
Students attend lectures and also spend time on a weekly basis in a pharmacy on work experience.
Students benefit from a six-month full-time work placement in second year in either hospital or community pharmacy.
Further Information:
Higher Certificate in Science – Pharmacy Technician Studies
