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PREREQUISITE:
Minimum Canadian B.Sc. (or equivalent)
PROGRAM DURATION:
Approx. 52 Weeks
Schedule:
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 3:30pm, Friday: 9:00am – 2:00pm |
The Pharmaceutical Research & Development Technology Diploma is an intensive post-graduate program for individuals with a science degree. The program is the foundation of all innovative pharmaceutical drug development. The current trends in the drug industry are towards re-formulation of existing drugs to improve their performance as well as designing and developing new drug products. The curriculum is structured to provide the skills required to undertake formulation development in the pharmaceutical industry.
It also provides an in-depth understanding of pharmaceutical drug design, biopharmaceutics and manufacturing techniques. The program imparts advanced skills in:
Pharmaceutical formulation
Drug analysis
Experimental design
Process development
Manufacturing technology
FOUNDATION MODULE
The foundation module is designed to provide students an in-depth knowledge of applied pharmaceutical sciences, biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics and regulatory affairs. Novel concepts in leading edge industrial pharmaceutical research, applied statistics and experimental design are a major component of the module.
CORE MODULE
The core module focusses on practical training in pharmaceutical experimental design, formulation technology and manufacturing techniques. Hands-on experience is acquired through team-based projects, in compliance with GMP and GLP, in our state-of-the-art research laboratories and manufacturing plant. Analytical techniques, problem solving, protocol and technical writing skills are acquired throughout the module.
ADVANCED MODULE
The advanced module provides an opportunity to engage in independant drug development and research projects. The focus is on drug delivery, dosage form design, process development and scale-up technology.
Written, oral and practical examinations are
mandatory at the end of the foundation and
core modules. In the advanced module, assessment
is based on dissertation and viva-voce. In
addition, the overall grade is also based
on continuous assessments encompassing GMP
and GLP compliance, pharmaceutical documentation
skills and interim quizzes.
The Pharmaceutical Research & Development
Technology Diploma is awarded upon successful
completion of all three modules.
Work of exceptional quality may be considered
for publication in pharmaceutical-oriented
journals.
Students who are at the final stages of their program and have excelled in all aspects of their training may apply for an internship. These opportunities allow selected students to gain additional experience through working with staff and faculty on one of the many unique projects undertaken at the Institute.
Graduates of this program are qualified for a career as:
Formulation
Technologist
Drug Research Scientist
Process Development Technician
Analytical Research & Development Technician
Technical Writer
