School of Health
Diploma
✓
Recognized by Alberta College of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Technician
Train for one of healthcare's fastest-growing regulated professions — 12 months from start line to pharmacy bench.
Apply now
Book a 15-minute call
A
Direct placement pathway — Robertson graduates are eligible for the Alberta Health Services pharmacy hiring track on completion.
At a glance
Calgary campus
Duration
12 months
44 instructional weeks + 8-week practicum
Next start
Jun 9, 2026
3 cohorts open in 2026
Total tuition
$18,900
All-in, no hidden fees
Format
In-person / Online
Full-time, weekday daytime
Showing for
Calgary
A regulated profession
with real wage growth
Credential
Diploma · 12 months
Recognized by
PEBC + ACP
Practicum
8 weeks · paid placements available
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.
From prescription receipt
to PEBC-ready, across
skill clusters
1.
Pharmaceutical foundations
Prescription receipt, interpretation, and verification
Compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations
Drug classifications, dosage forms, and routes of administration
Pharmaceutical calculations and metric conversions
2.
Compounding & dispensing
Prescription receipt, interpretation, and verification
Compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations
Drug classifications, dosage forms, and routes of administration
Pharmaceutical calculations and metric conversions
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
Where Pharmacy Technicians
work in Western Canada.
Job titles graduates land
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Recent graduate placements
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Outcome — Class of 2024–25
89%
of Pharmacy Technician graduates working
in the field within 6 months of completing
PEBC.
$52,800
Median first-year salary, Robertson grads
(Stats Canada Job Bank, 2025)
47 days
Median days from graduation to first paid pharmacy shift
Verified outcomes data · Robertson Career Services, surveyed 6 months post-graduation.
Calgary
Our Programs
Why Robertson
Current Students
About
Skills
Outcome
Topics
Typical Day
Pricing
requirements
Advantages
Faq
12 months, broken
into five topics
Quickbooks
60 hours
Sage Accounting
60 hours
Bookkeeping
60 hours
Business Math
60 hours
Business Taxation
60 hours
Career Preparation
60 hours
Business Communications
60 hours
Microsoft Office Applications
60 hours
Elements of Costing
60 hours
Financial Transactions
60 hours
Intermediate Accounting
60 hours
Internal Controls
60 hours
Personal Taxation
60 hours
Payroll Compliance Legislation
60 hours
Payroll Fundamentals 1
60 hours
Payroll Fundamentals 2
60 hours
Practicum
60 hours
What a day looks like
Typical Term of one day
8–10 am
Lab
Compounding + dispensing
10–12 pm
Lab
Compounding + dispensing
1–3 pm
Lecture
Pharmacology, calc., ethics
3–5
Self-study
Cases, readings
8
hrs/day
Day time commitment, average across the program
Lecture
2h
Lab work
4h
Self-study
1h
Practicum
4h
Practicum hours apply only during the final 8 weeks of the program. Lectures and labs pause during practicum.
$18,900 all-in. No hidden
lab fees
Fee breakdown · Calgary
Calgary
Edmonton
Winnipeg
Tuition
44 instructional weeks
$16,500
Registration fee
One-time, non-refundable
$250
Course materials
Textbooks + lab kit
$1,450
Uniforms (lab coat, scrubs)
2 sets, embroidered
$220
Practicum costs
Police check, immunization, CPR
$480
Total program cost
Tuition is locked at the price you pay on enrolment for the duration of your program. GST not applicable to tuition.
$18,900
Financing
Most students finance 60–80% through grants and loans.
Grants (non-repayable)
Up to $5,200
Student loans
Up to $13,700
Total covered
~$18,900
→
Alberta Learner Grant — needs-tested, non-repayable
→
Canada Student Grant — up to $4,200/year for full-time study
→
Canada Student Loan — interest-free while studying
→
Employer reimbursement — accepted at 14 partner pharmacies
full financial assistance guide
Three intakes left
in 2026
Calgary
Heritage campus · In-person
Limited seats
Jun 9, 2026
12 months · F/T
8-week practicum
Selected — apply now
Edmonton
Jasper Ave campus · In-person
Open
Jul 14, 2026
12 months · F/T
8-week practicum
View cohort
Winnipeg
Notre Dame campus · In-person
Open
Sep 2, 2026
12 months · F/T
8-week practicum
View cohort
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.
30-second
self-assessment
Answer the four questions to see if you're a fit. We don't store this; refresh the page and it's gone.
1
Do you have Grade 12 (or equivalent) with credit-level English and Math 30?
Yes
Almost
No
2
Are you comfortable with mathematics and unit conversions (e.g. dosage calculations)?
Yes
Need to brush up
No
3
Are you available full-time, in-person, on weekday daytime schedules?
Yes
Some flexibility
No
4
Are you 18 or older by the program start date?
Yes
Will be
No
The numbers we'd want to see,
if we were applying.
Enrolment
78
Students enrolled in the most recent cohort
Calgary 32
Edmonton 28
Completion
91
%
Completion rate (5-year rolling average)
Sector avg. 76%
Robertson 91%
Employment
89
%
In field within 6 mo. of graduation
Survey response 81%
Tracked since 2018
Salaryy
$52.8
k
Median first-year salary, Robertson graduates
Sector avg. $48K
Top quartile $61K
Regulated disclosure
Robertson is required by Manitoba Reg. 142/2023 and (anticipated) Alberta Bill 3 to publish program-level transparency data. We publish it because it reflects the program — not because we have to.
Download full report (PDF)
Hiring help that doesn't end at graduation
Resume + interview prep specifically for pharmacy hiring panels
Direct introductions to 14 pharmacy chain hiring managers
PEBC exam prep workshops and mock OSCEs
Indefinite post-graduation support — alumni access for life
Robertson Workforce
It is our employer-relations team — the people who've spent decades building pharmacy hiring relationships across Western Canada. They don't disappear when you graduate.
Visit Robertson Workforce
92%
Of practicums result in a job offer or interview at the host pharmacy.
14
National + Regional pharmacy chains in our hiring network.
Reviews from people who finished the program.
"The instructors are fantastic; their extensive experience in the field shines through. The practicum boosted my confidence, making me eager to start my career at Medi-Care Pharmacy."
Cohort '26, Toronto
"I'm grateful for the incredible support I received. The instructors were always there to help and guide me. I felt like they genuinely cared about my success."
Cohort '24, Vancouver
Amazon
"I chose this program for its hands-on approach. The realistic lab simulations made my practicum transition seamless. Now, I'm confidently working at Greenleaf Pharmacy."
Cohort '25, Montreal
Shopify
"I valued learning from instructors who were also working pharmacy techs. Their real-world stories and advice were invaluable and enriched my learning experience beyond textbooks."
Cohort '23, Ottawa
Microsoft
Questions that come
up most
Do I need a science background to apply?
No. Most students enter without a formal science background. The first term is built to bring you up to speed in pharmacology, anatomy, and the relevant math. What matters more is comfort with detail-oriented work and basic numeracy.
Can I work part-time during the program?
Is this program eligible for student loans and grants?
What's the difference between a Pharmacy Technician and a Pharmacy Assistant?
What happens if I need to pause my studies?
Is the credential recognized outside Alberta and Manitoba?
Will I be guaranteed a placement at my preferred pharmacy?
What if I don't pass PEBC on the first attempt?
If this isn't quite right…
Business
Diploma
Limited Seats
Accounting technician
This program is accredited by the Canadian Society of Payroll Management. Our curriculum aligns with the academic standards required for the Payroll Compliance Professional certification.
Duration
9 months
Next start
May 12, 2026
Campus
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/
E
/
W
/
O
On-Campus
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Healthcare
Diploma
Health Care Aide Program Winnipeg
Become a compassionate Health Care Aide, delivering essential support to those in need.
Duration
9 months
Next start
May 12, 2026
Campus
C
/
E
/
W
/
O
On-Campus
International
View
Community Services
Diploma
Community support worker
Program Overview
Duration
9 months
Next start
May 12, 2026
Campus
C
/
E
/
W
/
O
On-Campus
View
The next cohort starts
June 9
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-min call
Request a brochure
"
Eighteen months ago I was making lattes. Now I'm a regulated healthcare professional with three pharmacies competing to put me on the schedule. Robertson made that happen.
— Amara Singh, Pharmacy Technician at Shoppers Drug Mart, Calgary · Class of 2024
All Programs
School of Business
School of Technology
School of Health
School of Community Services
Micro-Courses
English Language
Studying at Robertson
Ways to Learn
Study Online
Hybrid Learning
International Students
Campus Locations
Calgary
Edmonton
Winnipeg
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School of Health
Diploma
✓
Recognized by Alberta College of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Technician
Train for one of healthcare's fastest-growing regulated professions — 12 months from start line to pharmacy bench.
Apply now
Book a 15-minute call
A
Direct placement pathway — Robertson graduates are eligible for the Alberta Health Services pharmacy hiring track on completion.
At a glance
Calgary campus
Duration
12 months
44 instructional weeks + 8-week practicum
Next start
Jun 9, 2026
3 cohorts open in 2026
Total tuition
$18,900
All-in, no hidden fees
Format
In-person / Online
Full-time, weekday daytime
Showing for
Calgary
A regulated profession
with real wage growth
Credential
Diploma · 12 months
Recognized by
PEBC + ACP
Practicum
8 weeks · paid placements available
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.
From prescription receipt
to PEBC-ready, across
skill clusters
1.
Pharmaceutical foundations
Prescription receipt, interpretation, and verification
Compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations
Drug classifications, dosage forms, and routes of administration
Pharmaceutical calculations and metric conversions
2.
Compounding & dispensing
Prescription receipt, interpretation, and verification
Compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations
Drug classifications, dosage forms, and routes of administration
Pharmaceutical calculations and metric conversions
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
Where Pharmacy Technicians
work in Western Canada.
Job titles graduates land
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Recent graduate placements
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Outcome — Class of 2024–25
89%
of Pharmacy Technician graduates working
in the field within 6 months of completing
PEBC.
$52,800
Median first-year salary, Robertson grads
(Stats Canada Job Bank, 2025)
47 days
Median days from graduation to first paid pharmacy shift
Verified outcomes data · Robertson Career Services, surveyed 6 months post-graduation.
Calgary
Our Programs
Why Robertson
Current Students
About
Skills
Outcome
Topics
Typical Day
Pricing
requirements
Advantages
Faq
12 months, broken
into five topics
Quickbooks
60 hours
Sage Accounting
60 hours
Bookkeeping
60 hours
Business Math
60 hours
Business Taxation
60 hours
Career Preparation
60 hours
Business Communications
60 hours
Microsoft Office Applications
60 hours
Elements of Costing
60 hours
Financial Transactions
60 hours
Intermediate Accounting
60 hours
Internal Controls
60 hours
Personal Taxation
60 hours
Payroll Compliance Legislation
60 hours
Payroll Fundamentals 1
60 hours
Payroll Fundamentals 2
60 hours
Practicum
60 hours
What a day looks like
Typical Term of one day
8–10 am
Lab
Compounding + dispensing
10–12 pm
Lab
Compounding + dispensing
1–3 pm
Lecture
Pharmacology, calc., ethics
3–5
Self-study
Cases, readings
8
hrs/day
Day time commitment, average across the program
Lecture
2h
Lab work
4h
Self-study
1h
Practicum
4h
Practicum hours apply only during the final 8 weeks of the program. Lectures and labs pause during practicum.
$18,900 all-in. No hidden
lab fees
Fee breakdown · Calgary
Calgary
Edmonton
Winnipeg
Tuition
44 instructional weeks
$16,500
Registration fee
One-time, non-refundable
$250
Course materials
Textbooks + lab kit
$1,450
Uniforms (lab coat, scrubs)
2 sets, embroidered
$220
Practicum costs
Police check, immunization, CPR
$480
Total program cost
Tuition is locked at the price you pay on enrolment for the duration of your program. GST not applicable to tuition.
$18,900
Financing
Most students finance 60–80% through grants and loans.
Grants (non-repayable)
Up to $5,200
Student loans
Up to $13,700
Total covered
~$18,900
→
Alberta Learner Grant — needs-tested, non-repayable
→
Canada Student Grant — up to $4,200/year for full-time study
→
Canada Student Loan — interest-free while studying
→
Employer reimbursement — accepted at 14 partner pharmacies
full financial assistance guide
Three intakes left
in 2026
Calgary
Heritage campus · In-person
Limited seats
Jun 9, 2026
12 months · F/T
8-week practicum
Selected — apply now
Edmonton
Jasper Ave campus · In-person
Open
Jul 14, 2026
12 months · F/T
8-week practicum
View cohort
Winnipeg
Notre Dame campus · In-person
Open
Sep 2, 2026
12 months · F/T
8-week practicum
View cohort
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.
30-second
self-assessment
Answer the four questions to see if you're a fit. We don't store this; refresh the page and it's gone.
1
Do you have Grade 12 (or equivalent) with credit-level English and Math 30?
Yes
Almost
No
2
Are you comfortable with mathematics and unit conversions (e.g. dosage calculations)?
Yes
Need to brush up
No
3
Are you available full-time, in-person, on weekday daytime schedules?
Yes
Some flexibility
No
4
Are you 18 or older by the program start date?
Yes
Will be
No
The numbers we'd want to see,
if we were applying.
Enrolment
78
Students enrolled in the most recent cohort
Calgary 32
Edmonton 28
Completion
91
%
Completion rate (5-year rolling average)
Sector avg. 76%
Robertson 91%
Employment
89
%
In field within 6 mo. of graduation
Survey response 81%
Tracked since 2018
Salaryy
$52.8
k
Median first-year salary, Robertson graduates
Sector avg. $48K
Top quartile $61K
Regulated disclosure
Robertson is required by Manitoba Reg. 142/2023 and (anticipated) Alberta Bill 3 to publish program-level transparency data. We publish it because it reflects the program — not because we have to.
Download full report (PDF)
Hiring help that doesn't end at graduation
Resume + interview prep specifically for pharmacy hiring panels
Direct introductions to 14 pharmacy chain hiring managers
PEBC exam prep workshops and mock OSCEs
Indefinite post-graduation support — alumni access for life
Robertson Workforce
It is our employer-relations team — the people who've spent decades building pharmacy hiring relationships across Western Canada. They don't disappear when you graduate.
Visit Robertson Workforce
92%
Of practicums result in a job offer or interview at the host pharmacy.
14
National + Regional pharmacy chains in our hiring network.
Reviews from people who finished the program.
"The instructors are fantastic; their extensive experience in the field shines through. The practicum boosted my confidence, making me eager to start my career at Medi-Care Pharmacy."
Cohort '26, Toronto
"I'm grateful for the incredible support I received. The instructors were always there to help and guide me. I felt like they genuinely cared about my success."
Cohort '24, Vancouver
Amazon
"I chose this program for its hands-on approach. The realistic lab simulations made my practicum transition seamless. Now, I'm confidently working at Greenleaf Pharmacy."
Cohort '25, Montreal
Shopify
"I valued learning from instructors who were also working pharmacy techs. Their real-world stories and advice were invaluable and enriched my learning experience beyond textbooks."
Cohort '23, Ottawa
Microsoft
Questions that come
up most
Do I need a science background to apply?
No. Most students enter without a formal science background. The first term is built to bring you up to speed in pharmacology, anatomy, and the relevant math. What matters more is comfort with detail-oriented work and basic numeracy.
Can I work part-time during the program?
Is this program eligible for student loans and grants?
What's the difference between a Pharmacy Technician and a Pharmacy Assistant?
What happens if I need to pause my studies?
Is the credential recognized outside Alberta and Manitoba?
Will I be guaranteed a placement at my preferred pharmacy?
What if I don't pass PEBC on the first attempt?
If this isn't quite right…
Business
Diploma
Limited Seats
Accounting technician
This program is accredited by the Canadian Society of Payroll Management. Our curriculum aligns with the academic standards required for the Payroll Compliance Professional certification.
Duration
9 months
Next start
May 12, 2026
Campus
C
/
E
/
W
/
O
On-Campus
View
Healthcare
Diploma
Health Care Aide Program Winnipeg
Become a compassionate Health Care Aide, delivering essential support to those in need.
Duration
9 months
Next start
May 12, 2026
Campus
C
/
E
/
W
/
O
On-Campus
International
View
Community Services
Diploma
Community support worker
Program Overview
Duration
9 months
Next start
May 12, 2026
Campus
C
/
E
/
W
/
O
On-Campus
View
The next cohort starts
June 9
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-min call
Request a brochure
"
Eighteen months ago I was making lattes. Now I'm a regulated healthcare professional with three pharmacies competing to put me on the schedule. Robertson made that happen.
— Amara Singh, Pharmacy Technician at Shoppers Drug Mart, Calgary · Class of 2024
All Programs
School of Business
School of Technology
School of Health
School of Community Services
Micro-Courses
English Language
Studying at Robertson
Ways to Learn
Study Online
Hybrid Learning
International Students
Campus Locations
Calgary
Edmonton
Winnipeg
Get program updates & career tips
Enter your email
Subscribe
By clicking Subscribe, you agree to receive marketing emails from Robertson College. You can unsubscribe at any time. See our Privacy Policy for details.
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© Copyright 2026 Robertson College
Apply now
Book a 15-minute call
Let’s get started
Simply fill out the form below and one of our Student Advisors will provide
any extra information you need, as well as getting your application started.
- All fields mandatory
School of Health
Diploma
✓
Recognized by Alberta College of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Technician
Train for one of healthcare's fastest-growing regulated professions — 12 months from start line to pharmacy bench.
Apply now
Book a 15-minute call
A
Direct placement pathway — Robertson graduates are eligible for the Alberta Health Services pharmacy hiring track on completion.
At a glance
Calgary campus
Duration
12 months
44 instructional weeks + 8-week practicum
Next start
Jun 9, 2026
3 cohorts open in 2026
Total tuition
$18,900
All-in, no hidden fees
Format
In-person / Online
Full-time, weekday daytime
Showing for
Calgary
A regulated profession
with real wage growth
Credential
Diploma · 12 months
Recognized by
PEBC + ACP
Practicum
8 weeks · paid placements available
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.
From prescription receipt
to PEBC-ready, across
skill clusters
1.
Pharmaceutical foundations
Prescription receipt, interpretation, and verification
Compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations
Drug classifications, dosage forms, and routes of administration
Pharmaceutical calculations and metric conversions
2.
Compounding & dispensing
Prescription receipt, interpretation, and verification
Compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations
Drug classifications, dosage forms, and routes of administration
Pharmaceutical calculations and metric conversions
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
Where Pharmacy Technicians
work in Western Canada.
Job titles graduates land
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Recent graduate placements
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Chip
Outcome — Class of 2024–25
89%
of Pharmacy Technician graduates working
in the field within 6 months of completing
PEBC.
$52,800
Median first-year salary, Robertson grads
(Stats Canada Job Bank, 2025)
47 days
Median days from graduation to first paid pharmacy shift
Verified outcomes data · Robertson Career Services, surveyed 6 months post-graduation.
Calgary
Our Programs
Why Robertson
Current Students
About
Skills
Outcome
Topics
Typical Day
Pricing
requirements
Advantages
Faq
12 months, broken
into five topics
Quickbooks
60 hours
Sage Accounting
60 hours
Bookkeeping
60 hours
Business Math
60 hours
Business Taxation
60 hours
Career Preparation
60 hours
Business Communications
60 hours
Microsoft Office Applications
60 hours
Elements of Costing
60 hours
Financial Transactions
60 hours
Intermediate Accounting
60 hours
Internal Controls
60 hours
Personal Taxation
60 hours
Payroll Compliance Legislation
60 hours
Payroll Fundamentals 1
60 hours
Payroll Fundamentals 2
60 hours
Practicum
60 hours
What a day looks like
Typical Term of one day
8–10 am
Lab
Compounding + dispensing
10–12 pm
Lab
Compounding + dispensing
1–3 pm
Lecture
Pharmacology, calc., ethics
3–5
Self-study
Cases, readings
8
hrs/day
Day time commitment, average across the program
Lecture
2h
Lab work
4h
Self-study
1h
Practicum
4h
Practicum hours apply only during the final 8 weeks of the program. Lectures and labs pause during practicum.
$18,900 all-in. No hidden
lab fees
Fee breakdown · Calgary
Calgary
Edmonton
Winnipeg
Tuition
44 instructional weeks
$16,500
Registration fee
One-time, non-refundable
$250
Course materials
Textbooks + lab kit
$1,450
Uniforms (lab coat, scrubs)
2 sets, embroidered
$220
Practicum costs
Police check, immunization, CPR
$480
Total program cost
Tuition is locked at the price you pay on enrolment for the duration of your program. GST not applicable to tuition.
$18,900
Financing
Most students finance 60–80% through grants and loans.
Grants (non-repayable)
Up to $5,200
Student loans
Up to $13,700
Total covered
~$18,900
→
Alberta Learner Grant — needs-tested, non-repayable
→
Canada Student Grant — up to $4,200/year for full-time study
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Three intakes left
in 2026
Calgary
Heritage campus · In-person
Limited seats
Jun 9, 2026
12 months · F/T
8-week practicum
Selected — apply now
Edmonton
Jasper Ave campus · In-person
Open
Jul 14, 2026
12 months · F/T
8-week practicum
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Winnipeg
Notre Dame campus · In-person
Open
Sep 2, 2026
12 months · F/T
8-week practicum
View cohort
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.
30-second
self-assessment
Answer the four questions to see if you're a fit. We don't store this; refresh the page and it's gone.
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Do you have Grade 12 (or equivalent) with credit-level English and Math 30?
Yes
Almost
No
2
Are you comfortable with mathematics and unit conversions (e.g. dosage calculations)?
Yes
Need to brush up
No
3
Are you available full-time, in-person, on weekday daytime schedules?
Yes
Some flexibility
No
4
Are you 18 or older by the program start date?
Yes
Will be
No
The numbers we'd want to see,
if we were applying.
Enrolment
78
Students enrolled in the most recent cohort
Calgary 32
Edmonton 28
Completion
91
%
Completion rate (5-year rolling average)
Sector avg. 76%
Robertson 91%
Employment
89
%
In field within 6 mo. of graduation
Survey response 81%
Tracked since 2018
Salaryy
$52.8
k
Median first-year salary, Robertson graduates
Sector avg. $48K
Top quartile $61K
Regulated disclosure
Robertson is required by Manitoba Reg. 142/2023 and (anticipated) Alberta Bill 3 to publish program-level transparency data. We publish it because it reflects the program — not because we have to.
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Hiring help that doesn't end at graduation
Resume + interview prep specifically for pharmacy hiring panels
Direct introductions to 14 pharmacy chain hiring managers
PEBC exam prep workshops and mock OSCEs
Indefinite post-graduation support — alumni access for life
Robertson Workforce
It is our employer-relations team — the people who've spent decades building pharmacy hiring relationships across Western Canada. They don't disappear when you graduate.
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92%
Of practicums result in a job offer or interview at the host pharmacy.
14
National + Regional pharmacy chains in our hiring network.
Reviews from people who finished the program.
"The instructors are fantastic; their extensive experience in the field shines through. The practicum boosted my confidence, making me eager to start my career at Medi-Care Pharmacy."
Cohort '26, Toronto
"I'm grateful for the incredible support I received. The instructors were always there to help and guide me. I felt like they genuinely cared about my success."
Cohort '24, Vancouver
Amazon
"I chose this program for its hands-on approach. The realistic lab simulations made my practicum transition seamless. Now, I'm confidently working at Greenleaf Pharmacy."
Cohort '25, Montreal
Shopify
"I valued learning from instructors who were also working pharmacy techs. Their real-world stories and advice were invaluable and enriched my learning experience beyond textbooks."
Cohort '23, Ottawa
Microsoft
Questions that come
up most
Do I need a science background to apply?
No. Most students enter without a formal science background. The first term is built to bring you up to speed in pharmacology, anatomy, and the relevant math. What matters more is comfort with detail-oriented work and basic numeracy.
Can I work part-time during the program?
Is this program eligible for student loans and grants?
What's the difference between a Pharmacy Technician and a Pharmacy Assistant?
What happens if I need to pause my studies?
Is the credential recognized outside Alberta and Manitoba?
Will I be guaranteed a placement at my preferred pharmacy?
What if I don't pass PEBC on the first attempt?
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Eighteen months ago I was making lattes. Now I'm a regulated healthcare professional with three pharmacies competing to put me on the schedule. Robertson made that happen.
— Amara Singh, Pharmacy Technician at Shoppers Drug Mart, Calgary · Class of 2024
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