Program Requirements

  1. All applicants must meet general admission requirements to South Texas College.
  2. High School graduation or GED Equivalent.
  3. Be 18-years of age for clinical/practicum experience.
  4. Degree option: Demonstrate proficiency in state-mandated general knowledge content through approved means; i.e., Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA), ACCUPLACER, ASSET, and/or COMPASS with program specific exemptions accepted.
  5. Certificate options: Pass college placement test with minimum scores or complete developmental classes with a grade of “C” or better for course placement as follows:
    1. Completion of READ 0090 or equivalent.
    2. Completion of ENGL 0091 or equivalent.
    3. Completion of MATH 0090 or equivalent.
  6. Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for all courses completed at STC.
  7. Complete program specific requirements for clinical practice.
  8. Submit a completed Pharmacy Technology program application.
  9. Participate in individual student advisement with Pharmacy Technician program faculty prior to application.

NOTE: For up-to-date program information, admission requirements and selection process see: http://www.southtexascollege.edu/nah/ pharm.html