Pharmacy Technician Studies - Grangegorman
This course prepares students for a profession as a Pharmacy Technician, and is completed in one year. It is a shortened version of the two year Higher Certificate in Science in Pharmacy Technician Studies (TU654), and has been designed for students with significant prior learning in Science.
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University Dublin |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | Technological University Dublin | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Entry Requirements
Students must demonstrate considerable prior knowledge in Science. Applications will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
All students will be vetted by An Garda Síochána
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.
Careers / Further progression
What are my career opportunities?
Graduate Job Title:
Pharmacy Technician
Graduate Employers:
Community Pharmacies
Hospital Pharmacies
What the industry says
Pharmacy technicians are essential to the effective, efficient and safe running of hospital pharmacy services. They work with pharmacists to manage the purchasing, storage, supply and distribution of medicines to all the wards and departments in the hospital, thereby ensuring patients receive the medicines they need during their hospital stay. They also work in the hospital’s aseptic compounding unit, preparing doses of medicines for patients. As hospital pharmacy services become more complex, the opportunities for pharmacy technicians are changing and expanding. Graduates from TU Dublin are consistently well prepared to work as pharmacy technicians and to contribute to the ongoing development of hospital pharmacy services.
Progression
Progression opportunities for further study exist, including Pharmacy Degree in the UK and Ireland, and NFQ Level 7 or Level 8 pharmaceutical and scientific degree programmes at TU Dublin or other higher education institutions. Students who attain an Upper Merit are eligible to transfer to TU875 BSc Pharmaceutical Healthcare.
Further information
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Applications for this course are made directly to the University, and not through the CAO.
Course Description
The pharmacy technician studies course has been a winner of GradIreland AHECS Employability Award 2023, National DELTA (Disciplinary Excellence in Learning, Teaching and Assessment) Award for 2021-2024, DELTA Award for 2018-2021 and TU Dublin Le Chéile Award 2021.
Students will develop medical knowledge to recognise common illnesses and communication skills to liaise with pharmacists and counsel patients on healthcare issues, including the various healthcare schemes available in Ireland. Students will gain experience in dispensing procedures and practices and be able to interpret prescriptions and prepare medicines for dispensing. They will be able to maintain patient records and operate pharmacy computer systems. They will also be able to supply non-prescription medicines in accordance with legislation and guidelines.
Study abroad opportunities
Students can avail of up to two months’ work placement in a pharmacy abroad.
Year One
Semester 1:
Nutrition and Health Studies
Pharmaceutical Formulations
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Basic Business with IT skills
Semester 2:
Pharmacy Work Placement (6 months) - students can avail of up to two months' work placement in a pharmacy abroad.
Year long:
Pharmacy Practice I
Pharmacy Practice II
Professional Development ePortfolio
Location Grangegorman
Programme Chair: Dr Tao Zhang
pharmacytechnician@tudublin.ie