Start Your Pharmacy Journey
Our pharmacy course will build your skills and the confidence to continue into a pharmacology degree or career as a pharmacist.
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.
Pharmacy is an industry where you can make a real difference in people’s health and well-being. So if you’re keen to help others, a career in pharmacy could be for you.
Why Choose NZMA?
Enjoy smaller class sizes with friendly, helpful tutors
Build your confidence in our fun and supportive environment
Build your anatomy, physiology and communication skills
Gain experience in a pharmacy to get you work ready.
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.
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To find out more about how you move ahead in Pharmacy, simply fill out this form and we will send you more details.
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."
Pharmacy courses starting soon
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.