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Pharmacy Assistant

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) · Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada ★ 4.7
Level
1-Year Post Secondary Certificate
Duration
10 Months
Open intake
Off-shoreJan 2027
Field
Pharmacy and Medical Laboratory Science
Institution
Public College
Offer speed
Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
Next deadline
2027-01-01

Program overview

The Pharmacy Assistant certificate at SAIT in Calgary prepares you to support pharmacists in retail and hospital pharmacies in about 10 months. You’ll learn pharmacy operations, prescription processing, inventory, customer service and pharmacy software.

It’s a quick, practical route into the healthcare support sector as a pharmacy assistant.

What it costs per year · indicative

Tuition feeC$15,768₹9,61,848
Living cost (est.)C$13,800
Application feeC$175
Total / yearC$29,568₹18,03,648/yr

Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.

Do you qualify?

Minimum education
Class 12th
Minimum marks
50%
Study gap accepted
Up to 2 yrs
Maths in 12th
Not required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.

Admission requirements

Who can apply (guide for Indian students):

  • Education: Completed Class 12 (10+2). For health programs you usually need Biology and/or Chemistry in Class 12.
  • English test (any one): health programs usually need a higher score — IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), or equivalent PTE 60 / TOEFL iBT 86 / Duolingo 120.

Health certificates are competitive and seats for international students may be limited.

English requirements

IELTS
6 overall
R 6L 6W 6S 6
PTE
54 overall
R 50L 50W 50S 50
TOEFL
80 iBT
R 20L 20W 20S 20
Duolingo
110 overall
R 80L 80W 80S 80

Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
  • Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
  • English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
  • Updated CV / resume
  • Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)

Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

  • Pharmacy Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician Support
  • Dispensary Assistant
  • Retail Pharmacy Clerk
  • Hospital Pharmacy Aide

About Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Type
College
Ownership
Public
Rating
★ 4.7
Reference No.
O18761749692

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