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Pharmacy Assistant

Program requirements for September 2027

Academic requirements

Language Arts – this requirement can be met with any of the following, or an equivalent course:

Math – this requirement can be met with any of the following, or an equivalent course:

  • 60% in Math 10-C
  • 50% in MATH 1524

OR

Successful completion of a certificate or diploma in a relevant profession.

OR

Academic Assessment – Applicants who have submitted an application may be able to meet their academic requirements with a free assessment. Click here for more details or email student.advisor@norquest.ca to meet with an advisor.

Note: Academic admission requirements are different from English language proficiency requirements. NorQuest College English for Academic Purposes courses may be used to meet both requirements. See below for details.

If you're missing some academic requirements, you may be able to apply with recognized equivalencies. See how NorQuest’s equivalency options can help you qualify.
English language proficiency requirements

All applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency before admission. These results must be no more than two years old when you start your program.

Test scores we accept:

  • CLBA, CLBPA, or CLBPT: Listening 8, Speaking 8, Reading 8, Writing 8  
  • IELTS Academic: 6.5; no section score below 6  
  • TOEFL iBT: 84; no section score below 21  
  • Cambridge English Language Assessment: 180; no section score below 165  
  • CAEL: 70; no section score below 70  
  • PTE Academic: 59; no section score below 56  
  • ILAC: Pathway 3.3  
  • ILSC: Advanced 1
  • Oxford ELLT 7
  • Duolingo: 115  
  • Minimum of:
To be accepted, all applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency (ELP). Explore the five ways you can meet this requirement at NorQuest. 

Practicum/work experience requirements

Students need to travel to various locations to complete their clinical practice experiences. Within the time frame of the program, every effort is made to accommodate students in clinical placements. Students may need to travel up to 100 kilometres. Access to a vehicle may be needed. Students may need to work a variety of shifts during practicum including days, evenings, and weekends.

Before you attend your practicum, you will need:

  • to successfully complete all prerequisite courses.
  • a clear Police Information Check. A Vulnerable Sector Check is also needed if you are over 18 years of age.
  • a WHMIS certificate, current within three years.
    • This requirement can be met by completing XBUS 1017.
  • an up-to-date immunization record, if required by the field placement site.

If you are unable to submit the required documentation by the field placement start date, you will not be permitted to begin the practicum. An unclear Police Information Check and/or Vulnerable Sector Check may affect your eligibility for field placement and continuation in the program.

There may be costs associated with completing these requirements. See Completing work, practicum, and clinical requirements for details and further instructions.

Progression and graduation

Students must receive a passing grade in each course to progress through the program. To remain in good academic standing, a minimum term grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 and a passing grade in all Pass/Fail courses (no WF or F) is required.

The Academic Standing Policy and Procedure provide further details on the categories of academic standing, and the consequences and supports available if a student is not in good academic standing.

A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 in the program’s courses is required to qualify for graduation.

Honours criteria

  • Overall grade point average (GPA) greater than or equal to 3.7
  • The student must not have failed or repeated any courses

Technology requirements

Students need a computer with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), and a stable Internet connection for this program. Learn more about Bring your own device.

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