Pharmacy Technician
Munster Technological University (MTU) · Cork, Ireland
About this programme
A pharmacy technician plays a vital role in the operation of a pharmacy or pharmacy department. Pharmacy technicians are key healthcare workers. They assist the pharmacist with the dispensing and processing of prescriptions, as well as the preparation, checking, and storage of medicines. Pharmacy technicians can secure employment in retail pharmacies and in pharmacy departments in private and public hospitals. This NFQ Level 6, two-year course combines academic knowledge and real-world training in a pharmacy environment with work experience modules, comprising two semesters of the course.
- Level
- Vocational
- Field
- Medicine
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition
- €13,500 / year
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
Visa
- Visa required
- Student Visa (Stamp 2)
- Application fee
- EUR 60
- Processing time
- 8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.