Course Description

This programme of study is designed to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and competences necessary for a career as pharmacy technicians. Learners will be exposed to scientific and pharmaceutical principles and will be given a sound knowledge of health-related material, resulting in a holistic approach to effectively and competently embark on a career as a pharmacy technician. This programme of study is designed to provide learners with all the technical skills, knowledge of procedures, legislation and responsibilities required for such a career and includes work-related training and practice. Successful candidates will be eligible to apply for Registration with the Pharmacy Council of Malta.

Career Prospects

Pharmacy Technician

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route:
MCAST Diploma in Applied Science
or
MCAST Diploma in Social Care (with additional module in Chemistry as delivered and assessed by IAS)*
or
Any MCAST MQF Level 3 Diploma, whilst being in possession of the compulsory subjects as indicated hereunder

OR

4 SEC / SSC&P or equivalent with a Pass Grade / Level 3

*As from Admissions into Academic year 2026/27, this MQF Level 3 course (and similar previous courses with a previous title) will no longer form part of the possible internal entry routre into this Level 4 Advanced Diploma.

Other Important matters to be noted and considered:

*MCAST Students intending to follow this programme of studies, should have informed IAS of their interest in being considered for this course, in order to be able to follow and successfully achieve the Chemistry module referred to in Entry Requirement

Applicants will be subject to an occupational health screening to establish their suitability for the Placement which is a mandatory part of this programme. Once course would have started, failure to present a successful health screening (as per an established and set Protocol) , will result in not being in a position to start the work placements. This will eventually preclude the student from a successful completion of course. Prior to embarking on Work Placement, student must also provide evidence of a clean police conduct certificate.