Pharmacy Technician (AAS)
The course of studies for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Pharmacy Technician aims to develop technicians with the necessary knowledge and skills that will enable them to perform efficiently and responsibly as Pharmacy Technicians.
The Program is designed to offer the scientific knowledge and the necessary technical abilities to work in a pharmacy, handle technological equipment and comply with the regulations governing the profession.
The Aguadilla, Barranquitas, Guayama, Ponce and the University Center of Caguas of the Metropolitan Campus are authorized to offer this Program.
Admission Requirements:
To be considered for admission, students must meet the following requirements:
- Have a minimum high school or university grade point index of 2.25.
- Have an interview with the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Pharmacy Technician Coordinator or Committee.
- Submit the following documents:
- a certificate of no criminal record.
- a negative drug test.
- a certificate of vaccination against Hepatitis B.
Retention Requirements
- Meet the Academic Progress norms established in the General Catalog and those of the corresponding campus.
- Pass all courses of the Program for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Pharmacy Technician and the course Quantitative Reasoning (GEMA 1000) with a minimum grade of C.
Requirements for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Pharmacy Technician
| General Education Requirements |
24 credits |
| Major Requirements |
50 credits |
| Total |
74 credits |
General Education Requirements - 24 credits
| GESP | Spanish - Select 6 credits from the GESP category | 6 |
| GEEN | English - Select 6 credits from the GEEN category | 6 |
| GEP-GEMA 1000 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| GEP-GEHS 2010 | Historical Process of Contemporary Puerto Rico | 3 |
| GEP-GECF 1010 | Introduction to the Christian Faith | 3 |
| GEP-GEIC 1010 | Information and Computing Technologies | 3 |
Major Requirements - 50 credits