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New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician - Advanced) (Level 5)
- Qualification
- Certificate
- NZQF level
- 5
- Duration
- 44 weeks
- Indicative fees
- NZ$25,500/yr
- Location
- Multiple NZMA campuses (Auckland Central, Christchurch, Hamilton, Manukau, Porirua, Sylvia Park, Trades South, Wellington, Hastings) and Online
- Audience
- International students
Entry requirements
Must hold NZ Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction to Pharmacy Practice) (Level 3) or equivalent pharmacy work experience and a secondary/tertiary qualification at NZQF Level 3. Requires an acceptable NZ Police vet check before practical experience. ESL applicants may need an Internal Evaluation Test. International students must also meet English requirements, have travel/medical insurance and a valid visa; online intakes currently only offered to domestic students.
English requirements
IELTS 6 (no band below 5.5)
“An academic or General IELTS score of 6 is required with no band score lower than 5.5 or equivalent Internationally Recognised English Proficiency test. IELTS 6.5 is highly recommended to be successful in the programme due to the high level of technical content in the programme.”
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