The Pharmacy Technology Bridge is an accelerated associate degree program for experienced pharmacy technicians who wish to pursue an academic program comprised of general education courses as well as pharmacy technician basics.

The associate degree also offers options to individuals who plan to use it as the foundation for further education. The program strives to balance technical training and classroom instruction to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs and goals established by the pharmacy profession.

The Bridge program is fully online, which ensures that any technician can enroll, no matter their shift schedule or location. Students who are nationally certified with at least one year of experience within the last three years will receive 35 credits toward an associate degree.

All applicants must complete the following requirements:

• Complete the North Carolina Residency Determination process. A residency determination will be provided within three business days of completion.
   
• Request that official transcript(s) from high school, high school equivalency and previous college(s) be sent electronically to [email protected]. Applications will not be processed until transcripts have been received. Once received, your file will be reviewed for admissions and course placement.
  In order for your college transcripts to be evaluated, you must be an accepted student. It is the student's responsibility to follow up with Student Records for transfer credit.
   
• Apply for financial aid and veterans benefits. Students applying for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and submit all supporting documents to make sure their request can be processed in time for the start of the semester. Be sure to include Wake Tech's school code: 004844.

Submit the Pharmacy Bridge Program application to Perry Health Sciences Campus admissions and academic advisors at [email protected] for Fall semester entry. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Students also must attend a mandatory departmental orientation. They cannot register for Pharmacy Technology courses until they have been accepted into the program.