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Seneca College

1750 Finch Ave E,North York,Ontario (ON)

Chemical Laboratory Technology - Pharmaceutical (CLP) at Seneca College

Chemical Laboratory Technology - Pharmaceutical (CLP) at Seneca College
Course Duration 3 Years
Course Intake September, January
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Course Level Undergraduate Diploma
Tution Fees $ 15,500
English Language Requirment
IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 0
PTE 58

About the Program

In this hands-on three-year advanced diploma program, you will focus on pharmaceutical analysis, product formulation and manufacturing, chemical instrumentation, biochemistry, microbiology and toxicology. You will receive the experience needed to perform experiments, manufacture tablets, ointments and creams with the precision required to meet pharmaceutical standards.

Your academic progress will be monitored during the first two semesters. Since the number of seats in the third semester is limited if you who fail to maintain a semester GPA of at least 2.5 during their first year and subsequent semesters will be transferred to an alternate program within the School of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry.

Common First Semester

Students enrolled in the following programs may transfer to Chemistry Laboratory Technician before second year: Biotechnology —AdvancedChemical Laboratory Technician, Chemical Engineering Technology, and Chemical Laboratory Technology — Pharmaceutical.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Perform drug assays
  • Manufacture tablets, ointments and creams
  • Product formulation
  • Statistical calculations and analysis
  • Prepare organic and inorganic compounds using standard procedures
  • Perform instrumental chemical analysis
  • Maintain and test laboratory equipment to meet manufacture’s requirements

Work Experience

Optional Work Term

Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

Your Career

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:

  • Pharmaceutical technologist
  • Quality control technologist
  • Production technologist

    Affiliations/Associations

  • Canadian Society of Microbiologists (CSM)
  • Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) through the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology (CSCT)
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences Group (PSG)

Seneca College Highlights

Institution Type Public
Number of Campuses 10
Total Number of Students  Full-time students: 30,000
Part-time students: 70,000
Total Number of International Students  5,500
Financial Aid for International Students Available
English Proficiency Tests Considered IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE
Average Cost of Attendance  8629 USD
DLI Number  019395536013
Students: Faculty Ratio 195:1

Seneca College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The cost of living in Canada varies depending on the demands and requirements of the students attending Seneca College. To estimate the cost of things like food, accommodation, transportation, and other expenses, students can look at the table below.

Expenses Amount
House Rent 684 USD
Food 756 USD per semester
Clothing 684 USD to 836 USD
Transportation 745 USD
Books and other supplies 760 USD to 1520 USD
Miscellaneous 760 USD to 1520 USD
Seneca College Average Tuition Fee Per Year
Undergraduate $ 13,800
Postgraduate  16,250
Seneca College Cost Per Year
Overall cost of living $ 11,030
Campus accommodation $ 9,630
* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.
Seneca College English score required
IELTS Undergraduate 6.5
IELTS Postgraduate 6.5
TOEFL Undergraduate 80
TOEFL Postgraduate 84
* Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme.
Seneca College University Contact Details
Seneca College Address
1750 Finch Ave E,North York 1750 Finch Ave E ON M2J 2X5
Seneca College Email
Seneca.International@senecacollege.ca
Seneca College Phone
416.491.5050 ext. 22608