Calgary
School of health
Diploma
Accredited by CCAPP
Pharmacy Technician
Train for a regulated healthcare career in 11 months, with classroom learning, lab practice, and a 9-week practicum.
Apply now
Book a 15-minute call
D
Direct placement pathway — Robertson graduates are eligible for the Alberta Health Services pharmacy hiring track on completion.
At a glance
Calgary Campus
Duration
11 months
49 instructional weeks + 9-week practicum
Next start
Jun 29, 2026
1 cohort open in 2026
Format
Hybrid
Online + on-campus, half-day classes
A regulated profession with real wage growth.
Credential
Diploma · 11 months
Accredited by
CCAPP
Practicum
9-weeks · full-time
Class size
28 students max
per cohort
Pharmacy technicians are the operational backbone of Canada's pharmacies — the people who measure, mix, dispense, and counsel alongside pharmacists in retail and clinical settings. The role is regulated, the demand is real, and the wage progression is among the strongest in healthcare support.
Robertson's Pharmacy Technician diploma is built around the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities competency framework. You'll spend 44 weeks in classrooms and labs that mirror a working pharmacy, then 8 weeks in a real one — typically with a partner like Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaw Pharmacy, or Alberta Health Services.
Graduates are eligible to write the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) exams immediately after completing the program.
Where Pharmacy Technicians work.
Roles and workplaces graduates land
Pharmacy Technician
Dispensary Technician
Pharmacy Technologist
Community Pharmacies
Hospital Pharmacies
Medical Centre Pharmacies
Health Insurance Companies
Third-Party Billing Centres
Pharmaceutical Companies
Drug Wholesalers
Pharmacy Supply Companies
Outcomes
$52,800-
$79,560
of Pharmacy Technician graduates working in the field within 6 months of completing PEBC.
Median first-year salary
(alis.alberta.ca)
Learn skills pharmacies need every day.
1.
Pharmaceutical foundations
Pharmacy Calculations — 120 h
Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutic Terminology Part 1 — 100 h
Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutic Terminology Part 2 — 100 h
2.
Compounding & dispensing
Non-Sterile Compounding — 35 h
Sterile Product Preparation — 160 h
Final Product Check — 25 h
3.
Pharmacy practice & operations
Dispensing in Community Pharmacy — 150 h
Institutional Pharmacy — 85 h
Pharmacy Management Systems — 25 h
4.
Professional & ethical practice
Jurisprudence and Ethics — 60 h
Professionalism in Pharmacy — 40 h
Culturally Responsive Pharmacy Care — 35 h
Stewardship in Pharmacy — 25 h
5.
Practicum & PEBC readiness
Qualifying Exam Preparation — 40 h
Community Pharmacy Practicum — 160 h
Institutional Pharmacy Practicum — 200 h
Hiring help that doesn't end at graduation
Robertson Workforce
Robertson Workforce helps you prepare for the next steps in your career. From resume and interview support to practicum guidance, employer connections, and job search after graduation.
Visit Robertson Workforce
14
National + Regional pharmacy chains in our hiring network.
12 months, broken into 16 topics.
Tuition is all-in. No hidden lab fees.
Fee breakdown · Calgary
Tuition
44 instructional weeks
$20,495
Training Completion Fund (TCF) fee
One-time, non-refundable
$250
Course materials
Textbooks loaned at no charge
$0
Uniforms (lab coat, scrubs)
2 sets, embroidered
Incl.
Total program cost
Tuition is locked at the price you pay on enrolment for the duration of your program. GST not applicable to tuition.
$20,495
One intake currently in 2026.
What you need to apply.
Admission requirements
Canadian high school diploma or equivalent (Grade 12)
English language proficiency — IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, or Robertson Language Assessment
Criminal record check with vulnerable sector clearance, before practicum start
Up-to-date immunization records — Hep B, MMR, Tdap, annual flu, COVID
Standard First Aid + CPR Level C, completed by Week 30
Physical demands
disclosure
Pharmacy technicians stand for extended periods, lift inventory up to 15kg, and perform fine motor tasks for several hours per shift. Reasonable accommodation discussions are available — talk to admissions before applying.
Testimonials from our alumni.
Health
Edmonton
“The hybrid program gave me the option to study whenever and wherever I could make it work. Sometimes that meant listening to lectures on my phone during my lunch break or studying flashcards while waiting at the doctor’s office with my daughter. It wasn’t easy, but it was possible.”
Derya
Pharmacy Technician Graduate
Health
Winnipeg
“Robertson College is the school that helped me enter the second half of my life with a new career. They really helped me just take a whole new direction, to make that step of faith and just go out and do it, prepared me for a job that I actually really love!”
Teresa
Pharmacy Assistant Graduate
The next cohort starts June 29.
Apply in 12 minutes. No fee to apply, no commitment. If you'd rather talk it through first, book a 15-minute call with an advisor — they'll walk you through admission, financing, and which campus suits your timeline.
Apply now
Book a 15-minute call
"
Robertson College is the school that helped me enter the second half of my life with a new career.
— Teresa, Pharmacy Assistant Graduate, Winnipeg
Privacy Policy
© Copyright 2026 Robertson College
Calgary
School of health
Diploma
Accredited by CCAPP
Pharmacy Technician
Train for a regulated healthcare career in 11 months, with classroom learning, lab practice, and a 9-week practicum.
Apply now
Book a 15-minute call
D
Direct placement pathway — Robertson graduates are eligible for the Alberta Health Services pharmacy hiring track on completion.
At a glance
Calgary Campus
Duration
11 months
49 instructional weeks + 9-week practicum
Next start
Jun 29, 2026
1 cohort open in 2026
Format
Hybrid
Online + on-campus, half-day classes
A regulated profession with real wage growth.
Credential
Diploma · 11 months
Accredited by
CCAPP
Practicum
9-weeks · full-time
Class size
28 students max
per cohort
Pharmacy technicians are the operational backbone of Canada's pharmacies — the people who measure, mix, dispense, and counsel alongside pharmacists in retail and clinical settings. The role is regulated, the demand is real, and the wage progression is among the strongest in healthcare support.
Robertson's Pharmacy Technician diploma is built around the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities competency framework. You'll spend 44 weeks in classrooms and labs that mirror a working pharmacy, then 8 weeks in a real one — typically with a partner like Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaw Pharmacy, or Alberta Health Services.
Graduates are eligible to write the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) exams immediately after completing the program.
Where Pharmacy Technicians work.
Roles and workplaces graduates land
Pharmacy Technician
Dispensary Technician
Pharmacy Technologist
Community Pharmacies
Hospital Pharmacies
Medical Centre Pharmacies
Health Insurance Companies
Third-Party Billing Centres
Pharmaceutical Companies
Drug Wholesalers
Pharmacy Supply Companies
Outcomes
$52,800-$79,560
est.
Median first-year salary
(alis.alberta.ca)
Learn skills pharmacies need every day.
1.
Pharmaceutical foundations
Pharmacy Calculations — 120 h
Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutic Terminology Part 1 — 100 h
Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutic Terminology Part 2 — 100 h
2.
Compounding & dispensing
Non-Sterile Compounding — 35 h
Sterile Product Preparation — 160 h
Final Product Check — 25 h
3.
Pharmacy practice & operations
Dispensing in Community Pharmacy — 150 h
Institutional Pharmacy — 85 h
Pharmacy Management Systems — 25 h
4.
Professional & ethical practice
Jurisprudence and Ethics — 60 h
Professionalism in Pharmacy — 40 h
Culturally Responsive Pharmacy Care — 35 h
Stewardship in Pharmacy — 25 h
5.
Practicum & PEBC readiness
Qualifying Exam Preparation — 40 h
Community Pharmacy Practicum — 160 h
Institutional Pharmacy Practicum — 200 h
Hiring help that doesn't end at graduation
Robertson Workforce
Robertson Workforce helps you prepare for the next steps in your career. From resume and interview support to practicum guidance, employer connections, and job search after graduation.
Visit Robertson Workforce
14
National + Regional pharmacy chains in our hiring network.
12 months, broken into 16 topics.
Tuition is all-in. No hidden lab fees.
Fee breakdown · Calgary
Tuition
44 instructional weeks
$20,495
Training Completion Fund (TCF) fee
One-time, non-refundable
$250
Course materials
Textbooks loaned at no charge
$0
Uniforms (lab coat, scrubs)
2 sets, embroidered
Incl.
Total program cost
Tuition is locked at the price you pay on enrolment for the duration of your program. GST not applicable to tuition.
$20,495
One intake currently in 2026.
What you need to apply.
Admission
requirements
Canadian high school diploma or equivalent (Grade 12)
English language proficiency — IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, or Robertson Language Assessment
Criminal record check with vulnerable sector clearance, before practicum start
Up-to-date immunization records — Hep B, MMR, Tdap, annual flu, COVID
Standard First Aid + CPR Level C, completed by Week 30
Physical demands
disclosure
Pharmacy technicians stand for extended periods, lift inventory up to 15kg, and perform fine motor tasks for several hours per shift. Reasonable accommodation discussions are available — talk to admissions before applying.
Testimonials from our alumni.
Health
Edmonton
“The hybrid program gave me the option to study whenever and wherever I could make it work. Sometimes that meant listening to lectures on my phone during my lunch break or studying flashcards while waiting at the doctor’s office with my daughter. It wasn’t easy, but it was possible.”
Derya
Pharmacy Technician Graduate
Health
Winnipeg
“Robertson College is the school that helped me enter the second half of my life with a new career. They really helped me just take a whole new direction, to make that step of faith and just go out and do it, prepared me for a job that I actually really love!”
Teresa
Pharmacy Assistant Graduate
The next cohort starts June 29.
Apply in 12 minutes. No fee to apply, no commitment. If you'd rather talk it through first, book a 15-minute call with an advisor — they'll walk you through admission, financing, and which campus suits your timeline.
Apply now
Book a 15-minute call
"
Robertson College is the school that helped me enter the second half of my life with a new career.
— Teresa, Pharmacy Assistant Graduate, Winnipeg
Privacy Policy
© Copyright 2026 Robertson College
Calgary
School of health
Diploma
Accredited by CCAPP
Pharmacy Technician
Train for a regulated healthcare career in 11 months, with classroom learning, lab practice, and a 9-week practicum.
Apply now
Book a 15-minute call
D
Direct placement pathway — Robertson graduates are eligible for the Alberta Health Services pharmacy hiring track on completion.
At a glance
Calgary Campus
Duration
11 months
49 instructional weeks + 9-week practicum
Next start
Jun 29, 2026
1 cohort open in 2026
Format
Hybrid
Online + on-campus, half-day classes
Credential
Diploma · 11 months
Accredited by
CCAPP
Practicum
9-weeks · full-time
Class size
28 students max
per cohort
Pharmacy technicians are the operational backbone of Canada's pharmacies — the people who measure, mix, dispense, and counsel alongside pharmacists in retail and clinical settings. The role is regulated, the demand is real, and the wage progression is among the strongest in healthcare support.
Robertson's Pharmacy Technician diploma is built around the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities competency framework. You'll spend 44 weeks in classrooms and labs that mirror a working pharmacy, then 8 weeks in a real one — typically with a partner like Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaw Pharmacy, or Alberta Health Services.
Graduates are eligible to write the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) exams immediately after completing the program.
Where Pharmacy Technicians work.
Roles and workplaces graduates land
Pharmacy Technician
Dispensary Technician
Pharmacy Technologist
Community Pharmacies
Hospital Pharmacies
Medical Centre Pharmacies
Health Insurance Companies
Third-Party Billing Centres
Pharmaceutical Companies
Drug Wholesalers
Pharmacy Supply Companies
Outcomes
$52,800-
$79,560
est.
Median first-year salary
(alis.alberta.ca)
Learn skills pharmacies need every day.
1.
Pharmaceutical foundations
Pharmacy Calculations — 120 h
Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutic Terminology Part 1 — 100 h
Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutic Terminology Part 2 — 100 h
2.
Compounding & dispensing
Non-Sterile Compounding — 35 h
Sterile Product Preparation — 160 h
Final Product Check — 25 h
3.
Pharmacy practice & operations
Dispensing in Community Pharmacy — 150 h
Institutional Pharmacy — 85 h
Pharmacy Management Systems — 25 h
4.
Professional & ethical practice
Jurisprudence and Ethics — 60 h
Professionalism in Pharmacy — 40 h
Culturally Responsive Pharmacy Care — 35 h
Stewardship in Pharmacy — 25 h
5.
Practicum & PEBC readiness
Qualifying Exam Preparation — 40 h
Community Pharmacy Practicum — 160 h
Institutional Pharmacy Practicum — 200 h
Hiring help that doesn't end at graduation
Robertson Workforce
Robertson Workforce helps you prepare for the next steps in your career. From resume and interview support to practicum guidance, employer connections, and job search after graduation.
Visit Robertson Workforce
14
National + Regional pharmacy chains in our hiring network.
12 months, broken
into 16 topics.
Tuition is all-in. No hidden lab fees.
Fee breakdown · Calgary
Tuition
44 instructional weeks
$20,495
Training Completion Fund (TCF) fee
One-time, non-refundable
Incl.
Course materials
Textbooks loaned at no charge
Incl.
Uniforms (lab coat, scrubs)
2 sets, embroidered
Incl.
Total program cost
Tuition is locked at the price you pay on enrolment for the duration of your program. GST not applicable to tuition.
$20,495
One intake currently
in 2026
What you need
to apply
Admission
requirements
Canadian high school diploma or equivalent (Grade 12)
English language proficiency — IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, or Robertson Language Assessment
Criminal record check with vulnerable sector clearance, before practicum start
Up-to-date immunization records — Hep B, MMR, Tdap, annual flu, COVID
Standard First Aid + CPR Level C, completed by Week 30
Physical demands
disclosure
Pharmacy technicians stand for extended periods, lift inventory up to 15kg, and perform fine motor tasks for several hours per shift. Reasonable accommodation discussions are available — talk to admissions before applying.
Testimonials from our alumni.
Health
Edmonton
“The hybrid program gave me the option to study whenever and wherever I could make it work. Sometimes that meant listening to lectures on my phone during my lunch break or studying flashcards while waiting at the doctor’s office with my daughter. It wasn’t easy, but it was possible.”
Derya
Pharmacy Technician Graduate
Health
Winnipeg
“Robertson College is the school that helped me enter the second half of my life with a new career. They really helped me just take a whole new direction, to make that step of faith and just go out and do it, prepared me for a job that I actually really love!”
Teresa
Pharmacy Assistant Graduate
The next cohort starts
June 29.
Apply in 12 minutes. No fee to apply, no commitment. If you'd rather talk it through first, book a 15-minute call with an advisor — they'll walk you through admission, financing, and which campus suits your timeline.
Apply now
Book a 15-minute call
"
Robertson College is the school that helped me enter the second half of my life with a new career.
— Teresa, Pharmacy Assistant Graduate, Winnipeg
Privacy Policy
© Copyright 2026 Robertson College
Calgary
School of health
Diploma
Accredited by CCAPP
Pharmacy Technician
Train for a regulated healthcare career in 11 months, with classroom learning, lab practice, and a 9-week practicum.
D
Direct placement pathway — Robertson graduates are eligible for positions in a variety of different positions and employers upon graduation.
At a glance
Calgary Campus
Duration
11 months
49 instructional weeks + 9-week practicum
Next start
Jun 29, 2026
1 cohort open in 2026
Format
Hybrid
Online + on-campus, half-day classes
Credential
Diploma · 11 months
Accredited by
CCAPP
Practicum
9-weeks · full-time
Class size
28 students max
per cohort
Pharmacy technicians are the operational backbone of Canada's pharmacies — the people who measure, mix, dispense, and counsel alongside pharmacists in retail and clinical settings. The role is regulated, the demand is real, and the wage progression is among the strongest in healthcare support.
Robertson's Pharmacy Technician diploma is built around the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities competency framework. You'll spend 49 weeks in classrooms and labs that mirror a working pharmacy, then 9 weeks in a real one — typically with a partner like Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaw Pharmacy, or Alberta Health Services.
Graduates are eligible to write the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) exams immediately after completing the program.
Where Pharmacy Technicians work.
Places & Roles Where graduates land
Pharmacy Technician
Dispensary Technician
Pharmacy Technologist
Community Pharmacies
Hospital Pharmacies
Medical Centre Pharmacies
Health Insurance Companies
Third-Party Billing Centres
Pharmaceutical Companies
Drug Wholesalers
Pharmacy Supply Companies
Outcomes
$52,800 - $79,560
est.
Median first-year salary
(alis.alberta.ca)
Learn skills pharmacies need every day.
1.
Pharmaceutical foundations
Pharmacy Calculations — 120 h
Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutic Terminology Part 1 — 100 h
Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutic Terminology Part 2 — 100 h
2.
Compounding & dispensing
Non-Sterile Compounding — 35 h
Sterile Product Preparation — 160 h
Final Product Check — 25 h
3.
Pharmacy practice & operations
Dispensing in Community Pharmacy — 150 h
Institutional Pharmacy — 85 h
Pharmacy Management Systems — 25 h
4.
Professional & ethical practice
Jurisprudence and Ethics — 60 h
Professionalism in Pharmacy — 40 h
Culturally Responsive Pharmacy Care — 35 h
Stewardship in Pharmacy — 25 h
5.
Practicum & PEBC readiness
Qualifying Exam Preparation — 40 h
Community Pharmacy Practicum — 160 h
Institutional Pharmacy Practicum — 200 h
Hiring help that doesn't end at graduation
Robertson Workforce
Robertson Workforce helps you prepare for the next steps in your career. From resume and interview support to practicum guidance, employer connections, and job search after graduation.
Visit Robertson Workforce
14
National + Regional pharmacy chains in our hiring network.
12 months, broken
into 16 topics.
Tuition is all-in. No hidden lab fees.
Fee breakdown · Calgary
Tuition
44 instructional weeks
$20,495
Training Completion Fund (TCF) fee
One-time, non-refundable
Incl.
Course materials
Textbooks loaned at no charge
Incl.
Uniforms (lab coat, scrubs)
2 sets, embroidered
Incl.
Total program cost
Tuition is locked at the price you pay on enrolment for the duration of your program. GST not applicable to tuition.
$20,495
One intake currently
in 2026
What you need
to apply
Admission
requirements
Canadian high school diploma or equivalent (Grade 12)
English language proficiency — IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, or Robertson Language Assessment
Criminal record check with vulnerable sector clearance, before practicum start
Up-to-date immunization records — Hep B, MMR, Tdap, annual flu, COVID
Standard First Aid + CPR Level C, completed by Week 30
Physical demands
disclosure
Pharmacy technicians stand for extended periods, lift inventory up to 15kg, and perform fine motor tasks for several hours per shift. Reasonable accommodation discussions are available — talk to admissions before applying.
Testimonials from our alumni.
Health
Edmonton
“The hybrid program gave me the option to study whenever and wherever I could make it work. Sometimes that meant listening to lectures on my phone during my lunch break or studying flashcards while waiting at the doctor’s office with my daughter. It wasn’t easy, but it was possible.”
Derya
Pharmacy Technician Graduate
Health
Winnipeg
“Robertson College is the school that helped me enter the second half of my life with a new career. They really helped me just take a whole new direction, to make that step of faith and just go out and do it, prepared me for a job that I actually really love!”
Teresa
Pharmacy Assistant Graduate
The next cohort starts
June 29.
Apply in 12 minutes. No fee to apply, no commitment. If you'd rather talk it through first, book a 15-minute call with an advisor — they'll walk you through admission, financing, and which campus suits your timeline.
"
Robertson College is the school that helped me enter the second half of my life with a new career.
— Teresa, Pharmacy Assistant Graduate, Winnipeg
Privacy Policy
© Copyright 2026 Robertson College