Pharmacy Technician Admission Information

Are you ready to enroll in the Pharmacy Technician program? Enrollment is open on a first-come, first-served basis. As long as you meet the basic requirements, you’re in! If the program fills up, no worries. You’ll be placed on a waiting list in the order we receive applications, and we’ll offer you a spot in the next admission cycle. Let's get started.

After you’ve been admitted to San Jac, follow these steps to prepare for your program. By the way, if you haven't applied to San Jac, you'll need to do that first.

If you have any questions or just want to talk to someone about the program, please reach out to us.

Application Dates

We’re excited to have you join our program! The Pharmacy Technician program is offered on both the North and South Campuses. Once the application deadline passes, all completed files will be reviewed and processed.

North Campus
The Pharmacy Technician program at North Campus accepts students once a year. We offer a full-time day program and part-time afternoon program.
- Application deadline: July 15
South Campus
The Pharmacy Tehnician program at South Campus accepts students twice a year. Application deadines are as follows:
- Fall semester deadline: July 15
- Spring semester deadline: November 30
Attend an Information Session

Have questions about the program? If you will be attending the program at the South Campus, we offer information sessions where you can speak directly to faculty and staff. Take a moment to sign up for one of our information sessions.

If you will be attending the program at the North Campus, please reach out to North.PharmTech@sjcd.edu or call 281-998-6350 ext. 7348.
Apply to the Pharmacy Tech Program

Now its time to apply to the program. Please only submit an application for the campus you will be attending. If you have any questions, we're here to help.

North Campus Application

South Campus Application
Place an Order on CastleBranch

After applying for the program, please place an order on CastleBranch using the following codes:
- North Campus, package code “SQ27”
- South Campus, package code “SV21”
The cost of the package is $109, but is subject to change.

For more information, including a user guide and what requirements are involved in this step, please see background and drug testing for more information.
CastleBranch
Gather Your Immunization Records

While you wait to be admitted into the program, gather your immunization records. Proof of the following immunizations will need to be uploaded to your CastleBranch account after you are admitted and upon completion of your first semester in the program:
- Tetanus-diphtheria (Tdap): Proof of one dose that is less than 10 years old.
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR): Proof of 2 doses.
- Hepatitis B: Proof of 2 doses (of Heplisav-B®) or 3 doses (all other brands).
- Varicella (chickenpox): Proof of 2 doses.
- Influenza (flu): Proof of one dose for the current flu season.
- Tuberculosis (TB): Proof of a negative result (can be via skin test, blood test, or Xray image.)
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Once Admitted: Register as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Once you're accepted to the program, you will need to register as a pharmacy technician trainee through the Texas State Board of Pharmacy so that you can complete clinical externships in your third, and final, semester of the program.

For more information, please review our information packet.

Register Here

Take a look at the important resources, documents, and other information about our program.

Background and Drug Testing

Our program uses a third-party company called CastleBranch to perform background checks, drug screen testing, and manage all required immunization records. All applicants must buy the appropriate package for the campus they plan on attending (see step 4 above) and satisfy the following requirements before they will be accepted into the program or able to register for pharmacy tech classes:

Have a clear background check.

a. This process runs automatically once applicants purchase the package on the website. It can take up to 5 business days for the completed information to post to the applicant’s account.
Have a negative, 10-panel drug screen test.

a. Within 24 business hours of an order being placed, CastleBranch will register applicants to take the appropriate drug test at a collection site within the applicant’s area of residence. They will communicate the registration information to applicants within their account online or via the email address given. Applicants will be responsible for scheduling their appointment at the designated collection site and providing their registration information at the time of collection.

b. The collection site then ship’s the specimen to the lab. Test results may take up to 5 business days after initial collection to post to the applicant’s account.

If you need help using the portal to purchase a package, please review the CastleBranch User Guide

Program Costs

Wondering how much required textbooks are? What about tuition fees? Take a look at this breakdown of the approximate costs for our program- approximate costs for pharm tech program

Important Documents and Forms

Here are important documents and forms you will need for our program.

Your Success Is Our Success!

Our dedicated faculty and staff take pride in helping our students achieve academic success. Here are the program outcomes for each of our campuses as well as the pass rate for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Campus	Date	Pass Rates
North Campus	9/17/25	96%
South Campus	2/19/25	80%

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) National Pass Rate:

Exams Administered	Date Updated	Pass Rate
301,381	12/31/24	70%

Accreditation

Our Pharmacy Technician program is an Advanced Level Training Program accredited by The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The program is also a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) recognized program.

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