Industrial Pharmaceutical Technology
Description
This program has been developed to meet the needs of two diverse groups: those in the pharmaceutical industry who need to upgrade their existing skills and/or acquire new skills and knowledge in other areas of the industry, and those contemplating a career change who require relevant knowledge and experience of the pharmaceutical industry. This comprehensive certificate program covers the major requirements of the pharmaceutical industry and incorporates specific components to meet the needs of both groups.
The practical training provides students with hands on experience necessary to perform drug assays. Relevant GMP and regulatory requirements are included.
Entry Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with:
Mature Student Status (age 19 or older) with any of the prerequisite courses
The following Seneca College courses will be accepted in lieu of high school credits for admission purposes:
PFT301 Lab Assay Methods I
PFT501 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Methods I
PFT911 Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Basics
PFT926 Basic HP Liquid Chromatography
PFT930 Industrial Drug Legislation
Electives (any 6)
APO900 Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Techniques
PFT401 Microbiology I
PFT402 Microbiology II
PFT613 Pharmaceutical Chemistry
PFT701 Introduction - Clinical Pharmacology
PFT810 Regulatory Affairs Pharmaceutical
PFT815 Advanced Regulatory Affairs
PFT816 International Regulatory Affairs
PFT840 A Practical Approach to QA System Design/Management
PFT860 Qualification of Pharmaceutical Processes & Equip.
PFT907 Production Formulation
PFT913 Packaging Development II
PFT933 Basic Gas Chromatography
PFT934 Formulation of Solid Dosage Forms
PFT955 Contamination Control in Pharmaceutical Manufac.
NOTE: These instrument and lab courses cannot be challenged: PFT301, PFT401, PFT402, PFT926, PFT907, PFT933 and PFT613.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Entry Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with:
- Grade 12 English: ENG4 (C) or ENG4 (U)
- Grade 12 Chemistry: (C) or (U) (Grade 11U is accepted)
- Grade 12 Mathematics: (C) or (U) OR Grade 11 Mathematics (U) or (M)
- Grade 11 Biology: (C)
Mature Student Status (age 19 or older) with any of the prerequisite courses
The following Seneca College courses will be accepted in lieu of high school credits for admission purposes:
- CHM091
- BIO091
- MTH069
PFT301 Lab Assay Methods I
PFT501 Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Methods I
PFT911 Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance Basics
PFT926 Basic HP Liquid Chromatography
PFT930 Industrial Drug Legislation
Electives (any 6)
APO900 Advanced Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Techniques
PFT401 Microbiology I
PFT402 Microbiology II
PFT613 Pharmaceutical Chemistry
PFT701 Introduction - Clinical Pharmacology
PFT810 Regulatory Affairs Pharmaceutical
PFT815 Advanced Regulatory Affairs
PFT816 International Regulatory Affairs
PFT840 A Practical Approach to QA System Design/Management
PFT860 Qualification of Pharmaceutical Processes & Equip.
PFT907 Production Formulation
PFT913 Packaging Development II
PFT933 Basic Gas Chromatography
PFT934 Formulation of Solid Dosage Forms
PFT955 Contamination Control in Pharmaceutical Manufac.
NOTE: These instrument and lab courses cannot be challenged: PFT301, PFT401, PFT402, PFT926, PFT907, PFT933 and PFT613.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview

- Institution: Seneca Polytechnic
- Program type: Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code:
- Delivery Method: Blended/Hybrid Learning
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.