Biopharmaceutical Production Technology
On completion of this course, you will be able to work as a pharmaceutical production technician. You will learn about the various production processes involved in manufacturing drugs, sterile products, aerosols, ointments and shampoos.
About the program
Program objectives
This program trains students to become pharmaceutical production technicians. These future technicians will learn to act autonomously and under the supervision of a production manager to carry out the different processes involved in the manufacturing of medications, sterile products, aerosols, creams and shampoos. They will have the skills and knowledge required to:
analyze the manufacturing processes of various dosage forms using industry-standard documentation
organize production areas to ensure they meet pre-established standards and norms
carry out manufacturing processes for dry forms (tablets, capsules), liquid forms (creams, ointments and liquids), sterile products (eye drops, injectables) and vaccines
ensure production control (sampling and tests), proper documentation and process quality
analyze situations the do not comply with good manufacturing practices, document areas of non-compliance and produce follow-up reports
Graduates are generally employed by companies in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors. They are, however, also equipped to work in the cosmetics or natural health product sectors.
Pharmaceutical technology technicians are called upon to take part in production planning and configure manufacturing processes of varied dosage forms. They also carry out in-process testing and intervene in emergency situations.
These technicians work as part of multidisciplinary teams regulated by Health Canada’s Good Manufacturing Practices and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices). Depending on the type of company they work for (innovative or generic), technicians work under a supervisor or production supervisor, plant manager or production manager.
This program trains students to become pharmaceutical production technicians. These future technicians will learn to act autonomously and under the supervision of a production manager to carry out the different processes involved in the manufacturing of medications, sterile products, aerosols, creams and shampoos. They will have the skills and knowledge required to:
analyze the manufacturing processes of various dosage forms using industry-standard documentation
organize production areas to ensure they meet pre-established standards and norms
carry out manufacturing processes for dry forms (tablets, capsules), liquid forms (creams, ointments and liquids), sterile products (eye drops, injectables) and vaccines
ensure production control (sampling and tests), proper documentation and process quality
analyze situations the do not comply with good manufacturing practices, document areas of non-compliance and produce follow-up reports
Graduates are generally employed by companies in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology sectors. They are, however, also equipped to work in the cosmetics or natural health product sectors.
Pharmaceutical technology technicians are called upon to take part in production planning and configure manufacturing processes of varied dosage forms. They also carry out in-process testing and intervene in emergency situations.
These technicians work as part of multidisciplinary teams regulated by Health Canada’s Good Manufacturing Practices and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices). Depending on the type of company they work for (innovative or generic), technicians work under a supervisor or production supervisor, plant manager or production manager.
Condition of admission
Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
John Abbott College
3 years
Technical Program