Pharmacy
MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH MEDICINES
Help improve community health by training as a pharmacy technician.
If you’re good with numbers, enjoy dealing with people and have an interest in health, an NZMA Pharmacy qualification can set you up for a lifetime of job security with the chance to grow and build your skills.
At NZMA, you’ll be taught by friendly tutors who’ve worked in the pharmaceutical industry and you’ll train at our dispensary counters, which are just like the real thing. Plus we offer pharmacy placements as part of our courses.
Pharmacy Courses
Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
This course will activate your learning journey to become a pharmacy technician. You’ll develop foundation skills in pharmacy retail operations, in a fun and support environment. Plus, you’ll get a guaranteed interview with one of our pharmacy retail partners while you study.
Certificate in Pharmacy Technician
Our Pharmacy Technician course offers practical learning on campus and will teach you all the key skills and pharmaceutical knowledge to start your career. Plus, you’ll get 320 hours of work placement in a pharmacy retail environment while you study.
Exclusive to NZMA, during your studies from Level 3, you will get a guaranteed* interview with one of our industry partnerships!
If successful, you will be recruited as a part-time employee during your studies. This will give you valuable experience and great exposure to the industry.
*Guaranteed interviews are subject to job opportunities available.
What our pharmacy students are saying
“The tutors are really well-qualified and enthusiastic, and thoroughly engage with the students in class discussions. I also really liked the way you are exposed to the real pharmacy world to gain experience and essential skills that later helps you find a job.”
"In my work placement I got to experience working in a hospital pharmacy and I loved it."
“It was an easy-to-follow and well-organised curriculum, great tutors, and a high employment placement rate. So I’m really happy I chose the course.”
"It has been amazing! I wouldn’t be where I am without it, so I’m really pleased with how the programme helped me achieve the qualification I needed so I could work in the industry."