Program Requirements Guides
View the Program Requirement Guide to learn about Minimum Program Entry Requirements, Recommended Course Sequence and Program Outcomes:
General Education/MnTC Requirements
The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) is the general education
curriculum for the Minnesota State system. Choose MnTC courses according
to the requirements listed on your Program Requirements Guide. Refer to
the MnTC course list for each Goal Area:
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) list.pdf
View all course descriptions
Application Process
Applying to the Pharmacy Technician program is easy, and doesn’t require extensive prerequisites. After completing the Saint Paul College application and admission process, students interested in the Pharmacy Technician program must submit a completed
Application to Pharmacy Technician Program form and meet the following criteria:
- Meet the minimum program entry requirements for math, reading, and writing at a college level
- Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or better
Additional Program Material Costs
Students should expect to spend approximately $750.00 beyond the cost of tuition and fees for books, supplies, uniforms, parking at internship site, and liability insurance fee. There are additional fees for the certification exam and board of pharmacy registration (see below).
Licenses/Testing
- Certification Exam $129.00
- Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Registration $37.50
