ADVANCE YOUR PHARMACY CAREER
Make a difference in your community while fast-tracking your career in pharmacy with our flexible professional development training.
Do you currently work in a pharmacy and are ready to move ahead with your career?
Take your professional development training online with NZMA and earn while you learn with our flexible learning platform.
Build your anatomy, physiology and communication skills with the support of our friendly, industry experienced tutors. With your advanced training, you will be able provide accurate health advice to customers and your community with confidence.
Why Choose NZMA?
Study anywhere, anytime! Our online programme allows you to login and learn when and where works best for you.
Our industry experienced tutors are available at appointed times to assist you on your learning journey.
You’ll join our growing online community of learners for support and networking opportunities!
Progress your career with essential skills that will elevate your abilities to provide exceptional care, and open new career avenues to you.
* Students must be working or volunteering in a pharmacy provider to qualify for our online study option.
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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.
Pharmacy courses starting soon
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.
As part of studying our Pharmacy Technician Level 5 course you'll receive two qualifications
NZ Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician - Core) (Level 4)
NZ Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician - Advanced) (Level 5)
Ākonga must:
Hold the New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction to Pharmacy Practice) (Level 3) [Ref: 1886] Or
Have equivalent skills & knowledge working in a NZ pharmacy and hold a secondary/tertiary Qualification at NZQF Level 3 or equivalent.
Have an acceptable NZ police check prior to the beginning of the practical experience
English Language:
Domestic students with ESOL: must be proficient in English language
Additional for Distance (online) Learners:
Must be already employed (paid or voluntary) in a pharmacy for a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Our online Pharmacy programme is currently only offered to domestic students. For international students, check out our campus based programme here!
FEES FREE STUDY
To find out if you are eligible for Fees Free study please find out more here or visit the government Fees Free Website.
STUDENT LOANS
If you meet certain conditions you can get a student loan and allowances. Find out if you meet the conditions by calling StudyLink on Freephone 0800 88 99 00 or visit www.studylink.govt.nz.
COURSE COSTS
The cost can be different depending on the subject and duration of the course. View the course cost for New Zealand students here.
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."