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Admissions - January 2025

Admission requirements

  • OSSD or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status.
  • Grade 12 English (C or U), OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1251)
  • Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U), or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Biology (SCIE1010)
  • Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry (C or U), or equivalent, Conestoga College preparatory Chemistry (SCIE1030)
  • Grade 12 Math, (C or U) Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics (MATH1420)
  • For more information on preparatory programs, visit Academic Upgrading

Note re: admission requirements

The Conestoga College Pharmacy Technician program is accredited by The Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs (CCAPP) which requires applicants whose first language is not English to demonstrate English language proficiency by one of the following:

  • One of the following language proficiency tests:
    • IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
    • TOEFL iBT 91
    • MELAB 81
    • CanTEST speaking – 4.5, Writing – 4.0, Reading – 4.5, Listening – 4.5
  • Note re: admission requirements; All international applicants, regardless of language of instruction, are required to demonstrate English language proficiency with a completed IELTS, TOEFL or PTE test.
  • Successful completion of an undergraduate university degree in Canada where the language of instruction was English.
  • Successful completion of the four final years of high school in Canada to become eligible to apply for university or college.
  • Admission requirements may be met by completing Conestoga's Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas OR Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees programs.

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Program requirements

  • Mandatory work-integrated learning (WIL) document requirements must be completed by students prior to student WIL experiences. Successful WIL completion is required for students to progress to program completion. To qualify for WIL experiences, students must present the following at the start of the program in accordance with pre-admission information provided by the College:
    • A complete immunization record including MMR, Tdap, varicella, COVID-19 and hepatitis B. Seasonal flu vaccination is required during flu season (October – March).

    • TB Testing: Evidence of current 2-step or previous 2-step + current 1-step if more than one year has passed since 2-step testing.
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the Heart and Stroke Foundation (must be completed in Canada).
    • An annual Police Check for Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). Police Checks must be clear of any unpardoned criminal offences. An unclear criminal record will result in the inability to participate in WIL experiences meaning the student will not be able to successfully complete the program. Acceptance for WIL is at the discretion of the agency; some agencies may request students to provide a VSS completed within six months of WIL start date.
  • In addition, students are responsible for costs associated with respirator fit testing required for WIL experiences.

Credit transfer

You might be eligible to enter a program at an advanced level, or be exempt from a course, if you have formal post-secondary education. Learn more about credit transfer opportunities.

Pathways

Some Conestoga programs have pathways for current students, including certificate-to-diploma, diploma-to-diploma and diploma-to-degree opportunities. Learn more about pathways at Conestoga.

Articulation agreements

Conestoga partners with other post-secondary institutions, allowing students the opportunity to study elsewhere, usually in pursuit or an academic credential. Learn more about articulation agreements.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)

Through PLAR, Conestoga may credit prior learning or skills acquired through employment, formal and informal education, or life experiences. Learn more about PLAR at Conestoga.

Disclaimer

The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College. Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.