Higher Certificate In Science Pharmacy Technician in Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland

Higher Certificate In Science Pharmacy Technician in Athlone Institute of Technology

Why take this course?

AIT has been to the fore in developing higher education opportunities to degree level for pharmacy technicians. The programme is delivered in an attractive, modern facility, situated on AIT’s East Campus.

A pharmacy technician plays a central role in the smooth operation of today’s pharmacy, by supporting and assisting the pharmacist in their various activities. Pharmacy technicians are employed in both the private sector in community and private hospital pharmacies and by the HSE in hospital pharmacies.

What opportunities might it lead to?

Employment prospects for pharmacy technicians are excellent. Work opportunities exist in community and hospital pharmacies, wholesale division, pharmaceutical industry, sale and marketing, IT training, management, purchasing roles and many more. The qualification can lead to many opportunities to diversify. A number of graduates of this programme have been successful in entering pharmacy degrees (MPharm) in the Ireland (UCC & RCSI) & UK (Coleraine, Brighton, Kingston, Liverpool & Sunderland).