Study Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technology at Alamo Colleges District in the USA, Northwest Vista College

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Pharmacy Technology program provides students with the technical knowledge and practical skills required of an entry-level technician in both community and hospital pharmacy settings. This certificate program offers a comprehensive curriculum of didactic as well as hands-on training in prescription filling, inventory packaging, patient profiling, sterile products preparation, and pharmacy calculations. A pharmacy technician is a paraprofessional that aids the pharmacist in the daily tasks and functions of a pharmacy, which include, but are not limited to: customer service, insurance claims processing, and prescription order preparation. Pharmacy technicians contribute to the efficiency and optimal workflow of a pharmacy’s daily operations.

Which department am I in?

Northwest Vista College

Study options

Full Time (3 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$9,952.00 per year

Student Support Service Fee - 25 ($25 per semester, with a maximum of $50 per Academic Year)

Application deadline

01/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Northwest Vista College

3535 N. Ellison Drive,

San Antonio,

Texas,

78251, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants accepted into the Program must satisfactorily meet the following requirements: Math Assessment or equivalent college courseworkReading Assessment or equivalent college courseworkImmunizationsCriminal background check. All students will need to submit a transcript of the last school attended.If the high school or college is not a U.S. school, then transcript must be translated and evaluated.Please provide a copy of your passport

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.