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Level 3Advanced · A-Level equivalent

Pharmacy technician (integrated)

Assisting the pharmacist in chemists and hospital dispensaries.

Typical duration
2 years
Training funded
Fully funded
Route
Health and science
Standard ref
ST0300

Role overview

This Level 3 integrated apprenticeship qualifies you as a registered Pharmacy Technician, combining on-the-job learning with study towards the GPhC-accredited qualification. You will take on responsibility for dispensing, accuracy checking, and patient-facing medicines services in community or hospital pharmacy. Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council on completion opens the door to specialist, advanced, or management roles in pharmacy.

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