PHARMACEUTICAL POST-SECONDARY DIPLOMA PROGRAM

Pharmaceutical Formulation & Validation Technology

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Program Details

Program code: PHA.FOR.VALTECH.DIP
Credential Awarded: Post-Secondary Diploma
Program Duration: 06 Months Program
Delivery Mode: Online / On Campus
Program Start Date(s) : January | May | September
English as a Second Language (ESL) International program – Level 5, Prerequisite program for enrolling into an academic vocational diploma program

Both Online and OnCampus training is available

*Please Note: Weekday and weekend schedules are available, contact the college for more details.

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Program Overview

This program introduces students to the fundamental concepts of various formulation and validation technologies in the pharmaceutical industry. Through this program, you will learn a wide range of topics that include biotechnological formulation – up-stream and down-stream processes, pharmaceutical formulation – solid, liquid, powder and related formulation, and various validation concepts such as processing, cleaning, packaging, facility, utility, equipment, computer, method, sterile and related validations currently practiced in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industry. All diploma holders of Pharmaceutical Formulation and Validation Technology are competitively qualified to become Technologists, Technicians, Validation Assistants, Formulators, Validation Scientists/Engineers and Managers.

NACPT’s Pharmaceutical Formulation and Validation Technology program will render each student with the solid technical and practical skills needed to thrive in their career. Students will have a thorough industrial exposure, intensive training and workshops, optional Job Assistance for co-op, internship, and full-time opportunities within the pharmaceutical, cannabis, and biopharmaceutical and related sectors in this program.

You will closely work with the institution to go through the entire industrial exposure. Upon meeting the criteria, students will have access to industrial testing laboratories or the Research and Development (R&D) facilities.

Prerequisite Program

English as a Second Language (ESL) International program – Level 5, Prerequisite program for enrolling into an academic vocational diploma program

Duration: 8 Weeks, Mode of Delivery: In person

ESL – Level 5 is the prerequisite program to enroll into any academic program for temporary residence students in Canada. Integrate intermediate grammar to advanced level of speaking, writing, listening and written communication.

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JOB ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (OPTIONAL)

NACPT offers its unique job development program for all graduates. Being a part of the program will allow the graduates to work with an industry professional, individually, to obtain the maximum job opportunities in the Pharmaceutical Formulation & Validation industry. As part of the job development program, the career development team will help each NACPT graduate tailor the resume, prepare for specific job positions, attend mock interviews, connect with industry experts, and have exclusive access to the job market. Every qualified student will receive references on particular projects completed under this program. You will also have the opportunity to network with NACPT alumni working in pharma or related sectors.

NACPT has designed this Job Development Program to help the students prepare a career plan knowing the industry better through expert advice. Please note that this program is optional and is not mandatory for graduation. Learn More.

GRANTS / SCHOLARSHIPS / EDUCATIONAL PLANS

NACPT offers various grants under the Government of Canada as well as scholarships to our students who are qualified for the same. Find out all the available grants from the link below.

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Program Outline

Semester 1

GCCP01 – Good Manufacturing and Good Clinical Practices

PMVT01 – Pharmaceutical/Bio-Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Formulation & Validation Technology

STW005 – Scientific-Technical Writing

Semester 2

ETUF05 – Collective Validation

PMF001 – Manufacturing Formulation 1

PKV04 – Packaging Validation & Packaging Components

PRV03 – Process Validation

Semester 3

PMF002 – Manufacturing Formulation 2

CLVM02 – Advance Cleaning Validation

PPRV05 – Advance Process & Packaging Validation

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Additional Program Info

Skills Acquired
Job Opportunities
Admission Requirements
International Students
Domestic Students

Skills Acquired

A comprehensive skill set is developed in the following areas through this Pharmaceutical Formulation and Validation Technology program:

Pharmaceutical Formulation and Validation Technology
Implementation of GxP (GMP, GCP, GDP, GLP, GVP and GEP)
Design Process Validation/Process Performance Qualification
Design System Validation(computer, facility, utility and equipment)
Understand and determine pharmaceutical formulation techniques
Understand and determine biotechnological formulation techniques
Advanced Scientific-Technical Writing

Job Opportunities

After the graduation of this program students can be placed in the following verticals of Pharmaceutical Formulation and Validation Technology in the pharmaceutical industry :

Validation Assistants
Validation Specialists
Validation Engineers
Process Engineers
Process Scientists

Who Can Apply

Admission Requirements

Student with Minimum of Grade 12 Diploma with required science and math courses/Equivalent

Admission Requirements

International Students

Complete application/registration form. Click here for Online Registration.
Attach a copy of your academic record in your native language and in official/certified English translation.
Students from countries where first language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency:
IELTS Academic: An overall minimum score of 6.0 (no single test score below 5.0),
TOEFL: 550 (paper based) 213 (computer based) or 88 (internet based),
CAEL: Overall band score of 60.
Students without an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent must write the Wonderlic Assessment Test.
Students who are or above 18 years of age should pass the Wonderlic Contemporary Cognitive Ability Test. (The assessment will help measure the cognitive ability and problem-solving aptitude of prospective employees
for a range of occupations.)
Students are required to submit a Police clearance certificate.
Submit your application with required documents to info@nacptpharmacollege.com

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

Complete application/registration form. Click here for Online Registration.
Attach a copy of your academic record in your native language and in official/certified English translation.
Students without an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent must write the Wonderlic Assessment Test.
Students who are or above 18 years of age should pass the Wonderlic Contemporary Cognitive Ability Test. (The assessment will help measure the cognitive ability and problem-solving aptitude of prospective employees for a range of occupations.)
Submit your application with required documents to info@nacptpharmacollege.com

application procedure

Please allow for 1 – 2 business days for our administrative team to review your application.

Once your application has been reviewed, our administrative team will contact you to book a meeting for any grant application (if applicable) or to create your payment plan.