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Toronto
Institute of
Pharmaceutical Technology
55 Town Centre Crt. Suite
800
Toronto, Ontario
M1P 4X4, CANADA
Tel: (416) 296-1478
Fax: (416) 296-7077
Email: info@tipt.com |
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Toronto Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology (TIPT®) is North America’s premier pharmaceutical Institute of education, technology and research. TIPT® was established in 1992 and registered in Canada by the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities of Ontario. Its reputation for outstanding pragmatic education and training in pharmaceutical technology is known world-wide and reflects the industrial success of its students as pharmaceutical professionals, as well the world-class novel research carried out by the faculty of the Institute. |
Since inception, TIPT® has remained the leading Institution for industrial pharmaceutical education and training offering fully integrated hands-on training in pharmaceutical sciences, technology and regulatory compliance. As a post-graduate and post-secondary diploma granting institution, TIPT® provides and confers pharmaceutical skills certification to university and college graduates who have completed its programs and fulfilled the standards of professional excellence.
TIPT® has been the preferred education and training partner to the major pharmaceutical industries world-wide by offering customized technology and compliance training to industry professionals. The Institute prides itself on the ability to develop and enhance the human resource assets of the pharmaceutical and allied industry as well as serve as a resourceful source of expertise.
With our state-of-the art GMP training facilities and our experienced expert faculty, TIPT® is uniquely positioned as a world-class Institution for specialized training in industrial pharmaceutical technology as well as a strategic education ally to the pharmaceutical industry.
It is my great pleasure to extend a warm welcome to the Toronto Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology (TIPT). I hope our website will provide you with sufficient information to meet your needs as well as introduce you to our aspirations, achievements and the many career opportunities and advantages of being a TIPT graduate.
As the country's premier postgraduate pharmaceutical institute, TIPT's mission is to contribute to Canadian society by being a world-class skills development leader in providing students with pharmaceutical career-related education, training and experience.
There are numerous factors that makes this a particularly exciting and dynamic period in the history of the Institute. These include a one of a kind completion of Health Canada approval for our manufacturing and testing facilities enabling students to gain GMP compliant recognition for their hands-on training; the increasing recognition of the high caliber and outstanding competence of our graduates by major pharmaceutical organizations; the international recognition of our full-time expert faculty who are engaged in both teaching and leading-edge industrial research; the exceptionally high graduate placement of over 92% in 2005; establishment of a number of pharmaceutical corporate internships for the benefit of our students and above all, the continuing growth and development of the Canadian pharmaceutical industry of which we are privileged to be part of.
The experience at TIPT is solid and relevant to the industries that employ our graduates. Our rigorous training, based on practical application of scientific principles, is the most efficient way to ensure competence and employability. Our unique style has produced technicians and technologists who are not only highly skilled in many areas of pharmaceutical science and technology, but who now have the skills transferability and professionalism necessary to succeed in the ever-changing workplace.
Through the efforts of a dedicated and talented staff, TIPT has established itself as a progressive and successful centre of specialized higher education in pharmaceutical sciences and technology and earned its current position as the premier institution in Canada and among the front rank of North America's postgraduate pharmaceutical colleges. Our success serves further to fuel our ambition as we increase our service to society - locally, nationally and internationally.
Whether you are a prospective student or a current student; a staff member or collaborator; or one of our many other stakeholders, I hope you benefit from your visit to this site and any further interaction with the Institute.
Professor Alexander MacGregor
President & Dean

President & Dean
Alexander MacGregor
PhD, DSc |
Dr. Alexander
MacGregor is the President and Dean
of Faculty at the Toronto Institute
of Pharmaceutical Technology – North
America’s premier post-graduate institute
of pharmaceutical technology and research.
Dr. MacGregor founded the Institute
in 1992 when he established and pioneered
a didactic industrial program in pharmaceutical
sciences and technology. He has over
15 years of experience in the design,
development and clinical testing of
bio-pharmaceutical products, including
the implementation of pharmaceutical
technology training and regulatory compliance.
Over the last decade, Dr. MacGregor
has trained over 50 faculty members
and through his leadership the Institute
has graduated over 2600 pharmaceutical
professionals who themselves have become
technologists and leaders in the pharmaceutical
and bio-technology industries in Canada
and world-wide. |
Over his wide-ranging career, he has acquired
international expertise in drug-development
process, clinical research and regulatory
affairs in Europe, North America and China.
Dr. MacGregor is a passionate educator and
an expert in pharmaceutical technology, and
novel drug delivery systems. Prior to establishing
TIPT Dr. MacGregor was a consultant to major
pharmaceutical industries in Europe, Asia,
and North America. He was the managing director
of PharmClinical consultants and Transpharm
International UK Ltd, a United Kingdom based
group specializing in clinical testing and
pharmaceutical drug licensing. He is currently
the Chairman and Chief-Scientific-Officer
of Orx Pharmaceutical Corporation – a Canadian
bio-pharmaceutical company specializing in
oral drug delivery of therapeutic compounds.
Dr. MacGregor continues to consult with international
pharmaceutical and biotech industries, specializing
in novel controlled release technologies,
manufacturing technology, as well as continuing
education in pharmaceutical technology, regulatory
affairs and good manufacturing practice (GMP).
He has conducted industrial national and international
training to major pharmaceutical companies
such as GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Patheon, and
Beijing Double Crane Pharmaceutical Company.
Dr. MacGregor received honours degree (Magna
Cum Laude) in Medical Biochemistry from the
University of Wales, completed doctor of philosophy
(Ph.D.) research in Clinical Pharmacology
at the Royal Post-Graduate Medical School,
UK, and obtained a Doctor of Science (D.Sc.)
degree in Biomedical Sciences from Pacific
University, USA.
Among numerous awards and honors he received,
Dr. MacGregor is the recipient of US, Canada
and International patents in the field of
drug delivery technologies, appointed the
international pharmaceutical expert Advisor
by the City of Beijing, China in 2000 and
a recipient of the African-Canadian Achievement
award in science and technology (2003). Dr.
MacGregor currently has over six novel drugs
undergoing clinical testing in the areas of
diabetes, post-operative pain, epilepsy, anti-infective,
cholesterol lowering, and congestive heart
failure.
Dr. MacGregor is the founding member and chair
of the Canadian Association of Pharmaceutical
Technologists (CapTech), a member of several
scientific associations like the prestigious
Control Release Society and the American Association
of Pharmaceutical Sciences. He serves on board
of directors of several biotechnology companies
in Canada and US and an adjunct faculty at
the department of Pharmacy, University of
Technology, Jamaica. Dr. MacGregor is an active
proponent of unity and empowerment within
the African-Canadian community. His philanthropic
efforts extends over a wide range of organizations
including the Canadian Association of Black
Lawyers (CABL) , Association of Black Law
Enforcer’s (ABLE), Mandela Children’s fund
, United Way, Malvern Youth Club, South African
Women for Women (SAWW) and various international
aid groups.
Dr. MacGregor has published over 100 manuscripts
related to his teaching and research.
In The Press
Development and application of a novel UV method for the analysis of ascorbic acid
(ScienceDirect)
HEALTH CONNECTION - Drugs may be the answer
(TorontoSUN.jobboom.com)
SCHOOL CONNECTION - TIPT meets evolving needs of pharmaceutical industry
(TorontoSUN.jobboom.com)
"I have to share the happiness
and the pride that I feel today. I have just
been promoted for the second time within a
year. Things moved very fast for me; a new
immigrant, and over forty years old, I soon
realized that regardless of my previous qualifications,
I had to acquire Canadian experience.
Today,
I am thankful that I chose TIPT. The Institute
made it possible for me to acquire not only
knowledge, but the capability to do my job
today. Thanks to TIPT, I now have the confidence,
strength and courage to face the challenges
of the pharmaceutical industry. I am often
asked "if this is your first job in the pharmaceutical
industry, how do you know so much about it?
To which I proudly answer by displaying my
TIPT diploma in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
& Control. Thanks to TIPT, I am a Validation
Scientist."
Socrates Nelson
Quality Assurance & Control Graduate
Validation Scientist
Bimeda-MTC
"At TIPT, not only did I learn the fundamentals, but more importantly, to apply them in a manner that promoted my own success. Today, I am applying the skills that I learned at the very place where I acquired them: TIPT. With the qualifications I obtained at TIPT, I could have gone anywhere, but I chose to stay in an environment that promotes education and innovation. I am an Educator. I am an Innovator. I joined TIPT as soon as I completed my training. Here we value the need to grow. We do not value jobs; we value CAREERS. I am building mine here."
Jason Choi
Research & Development Graduate
Research Associate
TIPT
"The pharmaceutical
industry is a difficult sector to enter. Through
my hard work and determination, I acquired
skills at TIPT that unlocked the door of opportunities
in a fascinating and dynamic industry. TIPT
was the key. I am now working in the Surveillance
Department at TorPharm Inc., a Canadian leader
in generic pharmaceuticals."
Patricia Branden
Manufacturing Technology Graduate
TorPharm Inc.
" I went to TIPT
to specialize in pharmaceutical research and
to gain hands-on experience in working at pharmaceutical
pilot plant. After completing my program at
TIPT, I feel that I have learned more than what
I had learned in University because they provided
much more practical knowledge which are useful
for the working industry.
With the help of Jennifer Baird's Career Services
and wonderful Career Fairs, I was able to secure
my ideal career in the pharmaceutical industry."
David Ma
B.Sc. Post Graduate Diploma R&D 2005
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