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This pharmaceutical and biotechnology advanced diploma program is specifically designed to enhance the knowledge and skill set of an individual with an existing Science / Engineering / Technology Degree or Diploma. This PG pharma course covers a wide range of subjects that include pharmaceutical and biotechnological skill development in QA, QC, R&D, formulation, technology transfer, validation and regulatory affairs. Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Advanced Diploma holders are competitively qualified to work in many sectors such as Pharmaceutical Quality Control and Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Formulation, Pharmaceutical Technology Transfer, Pharmaceutical Process Validation, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Clinical Research.
NACPT’s commitment to perfection is demonstrated through the faculty members who are recognized, experts. Our advanced diploma in biotechnology curriculum engages the students in experiential learning through intensive training, optional industry exposure or internship, guest speaker’s sessions, project work to foster their growth in the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology sector.
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.
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.
More information about Prerequisite Program (Click Here)
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 & Biotechnology industry. As part of the job development program, the career development team will help each NACPT graduate tailor the resume, prepare candidates for specific job positions, conduct 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 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.
GCCP01 – Good Manufacturing and Good Clinical Practices
ILTP02 – Introduction to Laboratory Testing & GLP
PMVT01 – Pharmaceutical / Bio-Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Formulation & Validation Technology
ICS002 – Introduction to Clinical Studies
STW005 – Scientific-Technical Writing
HPL004 – High-performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
HPD001 – HPLC Method Development & Method Validation
ETUF05 – Collective Validation
CLVM01 – Cleaning & Sterile Validation
IRA001 – Introduction to Regulatory Affairs
PRV03 – Process Validation
DIS003 – Dissolution & Dissolution Hands-on Training
GCT005 – Gas Chromatography (GC)
GCUV002 – GC Method Development & Method Validation
PKV04 – Packaging Validation & Packaging Components
PRA004 – Professional Regulatory Affairs
A comprehensive skill set is developed in the following areas through this PG pharma program:
Students can be placed in the following biotechnology diploma jobs verticals after pursuing this advanced diploma in biotechnology in Canada:
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.
For fee-related inquiries, contact us at 416-412-7374 or email us through
– PhD, Biotechnology, M.Sc., Analytical Chemistry
Dr. Carlos Aragon is a Specialist in Process and Products at Sanofi Pasteur Limited, Toronto. He has 15 years of experience working in research laboratories, pharmaceutical and analytical chemistry; research & development and Quality Control achieving results, improving new techniques, procedures and products with advanced scientific knowledge.
– Organic Chemistry, PhD
Dr. AKM Abdul Hai has years of experience as a Product Development Scientist involving API Synthesis and Analytical Method and Formulation. His extensive knowledge of processes of Biopharmaceutical drug products supported his career in Canada and abroad. To name a few, Dr. Hai has worked as a Scientist in Matesci Inc, Scarborough and CMI Cosmetic, Toronto. Dr. Hai completed his PhD from Okayama University, Japan and acquired specialisation in Organo-copper Chemistry from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. He also obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Pharmaceutical and Bio pharmaceutical Modern Technology.
– B.Sc.in Pharma Chemistry, M.Sc.in Pharma Sciences at University of Toronto
Gaurav Raval has joined the NACPT Lead Training Team in 2020 as part of the Cannabis Quality Control and Quality Assurance department. It is his job to train students and employees in cannabis analytical testing, method development and validation using HPLC, GC and Dissolution Apparatus.
Karim Meghji is a well-seasoned senior scientist with 25 years work experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, CRO/CMO and CDMO companies. He acquired his MSc. in Biology from the University of Waterloo where he conducted research in microbial biotechnology and wrote a thesis on production, purification, and characterization of extracellular carboxylesterases from B. subtilis.
– B.Sc., Post Graduate Pharma QA & QC, MBA / TECH
Rathi Param is the president/founder of NACPT Pharma College, International Medical Cannabis Association (IMCA), and Validation Tech Inc. Rathi earned her B.Sc. in Chemistry from University Ottawa, MBA in Technology from the University of Phoenix and Post Graduate Pharmaceutical QA & QC Certification from SRN Institute. She is an innovative and creative leader with more than twenty years of hands-on experience in many scientific industries (medical cannabis, medical devices, environmental, food, pharmaceutical and bio-pharmaceutical), complemented with fifteen years of academic and corporate training experience. She possesses extensive expertise and knowledge of Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Formulation, Validation, Technology Transfer, Manufacturing Technology, Process Improvements, Auditing, and Inspection.
– PhD, Organic Chemistry
Dr. Ravi Tan is currently working as Manager, Research & Development, Cobalt Pharmaceuticals and has been a part of North American College of Pharmaceutical Technology team since 2011. He has 20 years of laboratory and administrative experience in various pharmaceutical companies in Canada. Dr. Tan worked as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom. His progressive knowledge on the technical, managerial and regulatory side of the pharmaceutical industry is something worth noticing.
Ramesh Jagannathan
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Advanced Diploma Program
I joined NACPT as a student this year and enrolled in a course titled “Industrial Pharmaceutical & Bio-Pharmaceutical Modern Technology”. It is an excellent program for students who wish to enter the pharma industry and professionals who are already serving the pharma industry. The main reason being that this program content is very carefully tailored to cater the needs of the pharma industry. It covers GMP, GLP, Validation (process, cleaning, packaging), Regulatory Affairs, Technical writing and important techniques such as GC & HPLC. I love this program, as it covers almost all the aspects of the pharma industry. All the instructors are stalwarts of the pharma industry and they teach the essential needs of the industry. Moreover, hands-on training is provided on important techniques (GC, HPLC). I strongly recommend NACPT for students & professionals to choose the required course program and wish them a good future in their careers. Year 2017.
Hired by SGS Canada
Position: Analyst
Sally Sami
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Advanced Diploma Program
So much information was received from the college that made me aware of all the positions to apply for, as well as qualifying us to give our best in the company from being, very informative and knowledgeable. NACPT referred me to the internship position at Argus Laboratory and yes I recommend this program to new graduate students as it sets the mind for the particular job that you see yourself best in. Year 2017.
Hired by Argus Laboratory Inc.
Position: Chemist
Carmencita Pingol
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Advanced Diploma Program
NACPT has helped me a lot from the very start of my Second Career application up to finishing the training. And even after my training the college has given me the opportunity to do an internship so I can have some work related experience. The job that I got at Apollo was even referred to by NACPT. Without their help in finding a job like forwarding the student’s resume to prospective employers, it would be very hard to be given the chance to be interviewed and be able to prove yourself. Many thanks to NACPT for helping the students all the time. I would recommend this program and the college to others. Year 2016.
Hired By Apollo Health and Beauty Care
Position: Document Reviewer
Aaron Pagliaro
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Advanced Diploma Program
At NACPT, I learned the necessary knowledge and skills to obtain my first position in my career in validation. At NACPT it felt like a small community and all the staff and instructors were very helpful in my studies and career growth. NACPT helped me gain the knowledge and skills required for the pharmaceutical industry which gave me confidence in the interview process during my job search. I would recommend this program to anyone who is looking to gain experience in the pharmaceutical or related industries because it provides the base roots knowledge and skills required to be successful in this industry. Year 2014.
Hired By Canadian Blood Services
Position: Validation Associate
Suganthini Subramaniam
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Advanced Diploma Program
I am an International student at NACPT. I just want to say thank you for all the help that NACPT has done to me over the past year. The Modern Technology program helped me change my vision & perspective towards the Pharmaceutical Industry. Especially, I liked the Industry focus and applicability of the concepts taught during the course. The knowledge I gained at NACPT was both theoretical and practical, by lecturers who were experts in the current Pharmaceutical Industry. Year 2014.
Hired By Concord Analytical Ltd.
Position: Junior Chemical Analyst
S M Khairul Islam
Graduate from Pharmaceutical and Bio-pharmaceutical Advanced Diploma
I first heard about NACPT at a job fair, but at that time I was confused about the modern technology program offered by NACPT. After a couple of discussions with the director, I got the real scenario of the program. I am really satisfied with the cooperation given by NACPT to build up my confidence level to face job interviews. By taking the modern technology program, I have gathered the power of knowledge about the pharmaceutical industry. NACPT gave me guidelines from time to time to update my resume as per job requirements. I would like to thank all my instructors and especially to the director of NACPT who gave me lots of coaching during various interview processes. I wish success to all the students of NACPT, Year 2012.
Hired By Automatic Coating Limited
Position: QA Inspector
Lavanya Asogamoorthy
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Advanced Diploma Program
I found out about NACPT through a referral. NACPT helped me make a career move into the pharmaceutical industry, especially validation practice. The college is very unique in providing only the knowledge about good practices, lab skills, and the entire process of drug manufacturing but actual training with the visualization of the equipment required in critical processes. The college has industrial experts as professors allowing the students to be up-to-date and current on the subject matter. NACPT helped me find a career through the program which included additional job assistance, sessions on resume building, interview skills, and social media updates. Year 2015.
Hired By Apollo Health and Beauty Care
Position: Document Reviewer
Vaishali Bharucha
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Advanced Diploma Program
Great pharmaceutical college. NACPT provided me with the knowledge required to succeed in the pharma industry. The program I was enrolled in was Modern Technology. The program provided me with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to obtain employment in industry and to succeed at my job. I would like to thank all the staff and instructors for their hard work, dedication, and support. Year 2015.
Hired By Menasha Packaging
Position: Quality Coordinator
Elilini Paraparasingam
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Advanced Diploma Program
It’s been 2 months since I finished my program at NACPT. I recently got a job as Lab Assistant at Silliker Canada. The Modern Technology program will give diverse knowledge of each department in a company alike Pharmaceutical, Food and Cosmetic. I would like to thank all my professors and NACPT faculty for their services (Scholarships, CO-OP and Job Development Services). Year 2013.
Hired By Silliker Canada
Position: Chemistry Lab Assistant
Kazi Perveen
Graduate from Pharmaceutical and Bio-pharmaceutical Advanced Diploma
I have no words to thank NACPT for all the help they had provided to help me make a smart move within the industry. NACPT gave me a chance to improve my skills and knowledge on laboratory instrumentation, according to the current industrial standards. NACPT also helped me to update my resume, coached me for interviews, as well as provide necessary references. I also received a 4 month CO-OP position within the NACPT laboratory, which gave me solid work experience in the laboratory environment.
Hired By Contract Pharmaceuticals Ltd (CPL)
Position: QC Analyst
Robert Bess
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Advanced Diploma Program
NACPT helped me enormously and I shall be eternally grateful. They guided me about career opportunities upon graduation and helped me to find my current position at Apotex. I was also provided with a grant for my tuition which again helped me; I would and will gladly recommend NACPT as a vehicle for career advancement. Generally my performance is greatly appreciated at my new company as they comment on the steadfast work I had been doing. Year 2013.
Hired By Apotex Inc.
Position: Production Technician
Meena Luxmanan
Graduate from Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Advanced Diploma
After completing my Bachelor of Science at University of Waterloo, I came straight to North American College of Pharmaceutical Technology. I had a lot of uncertainty about my future. However, the instructors at North American College of Pharmaceutical Technology were very welcoming and approachable. I strongly believe the coaching and guidance I received here not be comparable to other schools. The one-on-one coaching and availability of instructors for extra hours was very useful in learning the course material. The instructors were all industrial experts, with years of pharmaceutical working experience and were very compassionate about passing their knowledge onto fresh minds. I worked closely with the school for job assistance and interview preparation. I got two interviews through North American College of Pharmaceutical Technology which refined my interview skills and they allowed me to use their name for reference purposes. Plus, I appreciated the $2000 scholarship and the financial assistance I received from North American College of Pharmaceutical Technology. With the practical knowledge I gained here, I can surely say that now I am prepared to achieve success and build a career on my own, Year 2011.
Hired By Pharmaceuticals of Canada
Position: QA/QC Compliance Analyst
Suvisikaa Selvanathan
Graduate from Pharmaceutical and Bio-pharmaceutical Advanced Diploma
All of the courses that I have enrolled in at NACPT have given me a tremendous boost in confidence for seeking jobs in the pharmaceutical industry. These programs are not just theory based, all the professors emphasize on real circumstances and practical examples within current companies. I have also received a $2000 scholarship for my program at NACPT. I will strongly recommend future students to take the Pharmaceutical and Bio-Pharmaceutical Modern Technology Postgraduate diploma program at NACPT. Year 2011.
Hired By Cosmetica Laboratories Inc.
Position: QA Associate
Baskaran Kandasamy
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Advanced Diploma Program
NACPT helped me to modify my resume and search for available positions. I will recommend this program and college (NACPT) to my friends. Year 2012.
Hired By CLM Industrial Polymers
Position: Research and Development
Chitra Rao
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Advanced Diploma Program
I will be forever thankful to NACPT. They delivered what they promised, in a professional manner. The teaching staff was very competent and helpful. I am particularly appreciative of the Director, who became a friend, philosopher, and guide. Most importantly, the learning and experience made me job ready, and I am already getting the benefit soon after completing the course. Year 2016.
Hired By Medical Cannabis Sector Company
Position: Quality Assurance
Subagini Baskaran
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Advanced Diploma Program
Two months ago, I came to know about NACPT while browsing through the internet. I enrolled in the program soon after and liked the environment because you learn everything through a practical approach. Their teaching methods make it easy to understand the content. NACPT further helped me with my interview skills and I got the job before I finished the program. The professors are highly qualified and they are all from the pharmaceutical/ bio-pharmaceutical industry. The unique thing about this college is that the professors cover the essential content that you need to know for the pharmaceutical related job Two months ago, I had come to know about NACPT while browsing through the internet. I enrolled in the program soon after, and liked the environment, because you learn everything through a practical approach. Their teaching methods make it easy to understand the content. NACPT further helped me with my interview skills and I got the job before I finished the program. The professors are highly qualified and they are all from the pharmaceutical/bio-pharmaceutical industry. The unique thing about this college is that the professors cover the essential content that you need to know for the pharmaceutical related job market. NACPT is different from other colleges in many ways, including the short, fast track and in-depth programs. We also get special individual attention in terms of hands-on training, job searching and connections within industries. I also received a $2000 scholarship from NACPT for my program. I strongly recommend NACPT to other students because of the excellent teaching environment, coaching techniques, job assistance service and more. Year 2011.
Hired by Lynden International Logistics
Position: QPIC/QA Coordinator
Atiyatul Qadeer
Graduate from Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Advanced Diploma
After an exhaustive search for a suitable job, when I attended the counselling session at NACPT, I realized that this is the place I have been looking for to upgrade my skills in order to establish my career in the Industry. Not only did the college administration facilitate easier fulfillment of the financial requirements but also they offered great flexibility in the schedule making it comfortable to attend all the classes. The instructors were always ready to clarify our doubts and provided in-depth knowledge of the subject. I found the “Modern Technology” program quite comprehensive, well planned and well-taught and I would recommend it to all the new science graduates seeking to enter the pharmaceutical industry. The college also provided great assistance in finding jobs after completion of the program. I am truly grateful to the director of NACPT and the whole team for their tremendous support, help and guidance which enabled me to go through the hiring process successfully. I wish them all the success in the future. Year 2015.
Hired By Apotex Inc.
Position: QC Chemist
Nazeem Shamsuddin
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Advanced Diploma Program
Taking the program at NACPT has given me the relevant pharmaceutical knowledge and experience that gave me further opportunity to have a great start to my career move in Validation. The hands on experience with in-process test equipment and analytical instruments were vital in understanding the concepts and process as well. The career support at NACPT is impeccable and provides students with the necessary support, advice and guidance to be successful in the life career domains. I am excited to announce the job offer from Apotex! I wanted you to be the first person to know this. I have every reason to believe your excellent support helped me to seal the deal. I was very fortunate to have learned a great deal from you, and I am deeply grateful to you. I know it takes a great deal of time to provide a good reference, and I deeply appreciate your kindness. I will do my best to deserve your confidence. Thank you very much.
Hired By Apotex Inc.
Position: Coordinator, Process Validation
Sanjay Panchal B.Sc.
Graduate from Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Advanced Diploma
I gained enough knowledge about the quality control and quality assurance field, by joining NACPT helped me to find a job in the industry. They help students by posting different jobs every month, and they prepare students for interviews as well. Year 2013.
Hired By Teva Canada Ltd.
Position: AQPIC (Alternate Qualified Person in Charge)
Nicole Ortega
Graduate from Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Advanced Diploma Program
NACPT has been greatly helpful when it comes to finding a career in the healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industry. The instructors are highly knowledgeable and offer great advice on what is expected. I enjoyed the hands-on training with equipment such as HPLC and GC. The experiments that we performed in the lab are exactly related to the industry and prepare you for a career in QA/QC position. I would recommend this program to others as the staff and facility go beyond expectations when it comes to quality of education and helpfulness. Overall my experience at NACPT was excellent! They have been very helpful in finding a position in my career! Year 2016.
Hired by Eurofins Experchem
Position: Laboratory Analyst
