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.

• Pharmacy Technician

Internal Progression Route:

• MCAST Diploma in Applied Science, or
• Any MCAST MQF Level 3 Diploma, whilst being in possession of the compulsory subjects as indicated hereunder

OR

4 subjects at SEC / SSC&P / SSQP, or equivalent, with a Pass Grade / Level 3 Compulsory: English Language AND Mathematics AND Chemistry

*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.

An Applicant aged 21 years and over, and not in possession of the above Entry Requirements, may wish to apply via the Maturity Clause route.  Applicants under Maturity Clause must still present clear documentation showing that they have a number of achievements in hand together with their School Leaving formal Certificate / document (to confirm their successful completion of compulsory schooling).  Age is not the only eligibility factor in such instances.  Besides documents showing their past achievements, applicants must present a detailed CV using the Europass format, as well as the most recent official JobsPlus Employment History.

Further important information can be found under the respective Admissions FAQ https://mcast.edu.mt/maturity-clause/.