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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.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.

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