Note

You can only study this qualification if you have completed the New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician - Core) (Level 4).

Learn more about the New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician - Core) (Level 4)

Entry requirements

To gain admission into this qualification you need to:

• have completed either OP1888 New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician) or NZ1888 New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician - Core) (Level 4). 
• be employed in a pharmacy for at least 20 hours per week
• have a current first aid certificate. This must be kept up-to-date throughout the duration of this programme.

Pharmacist verification of work-based tasks

During the online enrolment process, you will need to provide the contact details of your intended Pharmacist Verifier. They will then be sent an online form to complete.

Pharmacist verification form

English language requirements

International students must also have an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

Domestic students for whom English or Māori is not their first language must also have an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

Learn more about our English language requirements

International students and domestic students living overseas

You can study this programme part-time if you're an international student living in New Zealand. You will need to be in paid employment with a valid work permit. The work permit must be valid for the duration of the study.

You cannot study this programme if you're an international student living overseas, or a New Zealand citizen living overseas. This is because the courses are based on New Zealand legislation, terminology and codes of practice. Also the programme includes some practical workplace tasks and assessments in a New Zealand pharmacy.

Learn more about studying as an international student

English language requirement field