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New Zealand Diploma in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician - Specialist)

Manukau Institute of Technology

Subject area

Pharmacy

Qualification

Duration

2

2 Years

Total student fees

$5,573

over 2 Years - details

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the pharmacy sector with specialist pharmacy technicians who carry out a range of specialist pharmacy services.
This qualification is intended for people who are already operating as pharmacy technicians, and who are intending to enter into an operational/management/leadership specialist pharmacy technician role.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements: Applicants must have successfully completed the New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician) (Level 5) [Ref: 1889] or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills from a previous qualification recognised by the Pharmaceutical Society of New ZealandAND In addition, a minimum of one year's experience in a pharmacy technician role is required for entry into programmes leading to this qualification.For the minimum English language requirements refer to the requirements set out in the NZQF Programme and Accreditation Rules https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/qa-system-for-teos/english international-students/.All students are required to have access to suitable pharmacy workplace to be employed on entry to the programme, with the expectation that they are able to fulfil the practical requirements of the programme.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

2 Years


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$2,786 $5,573
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$2,787 $5,574
Total $5,573 $11,147

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

98%


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 22 62 62
Phone: (0800) 626252
Fax: (09) 968 8701
Email: enquiries@manukau.ac.nz
Web: http://www.manukau.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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