About the course

The Pharmacy Technology program prepares graduates for positions working under the supervision of a licensed and registered pharmacist in retail and institutional settings. Students completing the program will have a basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacy law and ethics, and the therapeutic classification and use of the top 200 prescription drugs. They will also become conversant with such activities as: the interpretation of prescriptions, ordering product preparation, stocking, inventory control, billing, and customer relations. The program provides both classroom and online instruction, laboratory demonstrations and skills practice, and two practicum placements in the community.

　　The Pharmacy Technology program accepts 12 to 14 students each fall semester. Students joining that cohort must hold a high school diploma or GED, and have already completed prerequisite coursework in the following areas: an overview of working in Health Care, keyboarding and basic computer skills, human anatomy and physiology, and math computations in allied health fields. A criminal background check and drug screening are also required. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Pocatello
Fall (August), 2024	Pocatello
Spring (January), 2025	Pocatello
Fall (August), 2025	Pocatello
Spring (January), 2026	Pocatello

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Idaho State University

Freshman applicants must submit official secondary school mark sheets and diploma. All documents must be originals or copies certified by the school principal or controller of examinations and sealed in a school envelope. Documents not in English must be translated by a certified translator. If your first language is not English, official English proficiency scores must be submitted directly to the International Programs Office from the testing center. To be considered for admission to ISU, international students applying as new undergraduates must meet the following academic requirements:

　　Have graduated from a high school or secondary school with satisfactory grades, received a diploma or certificate of graduation, and be eligible for admission to a major university in the country from which they graduated.

　　Have at least a 2.25 GPA.

　　TOEFL iBT: 61, Paper: 500, Computer: 173, IELTS- 5.5 overall score OR a minimum 5.0 in ALL subscores

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　

Application deadline:

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