Pharmaceutical Science (graduate certificate) Durham College
About this Program
Level: Pharmaceutical Science (graduate certificate) – NEW
Discpline: Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Length: 3 semesters
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Program Description
Prepare for a career in Canada’s strong pharmaceutical sector – a rewarding field that is seeing continuous job growth and demand in response to our growing and aging population. You will help to ensure access to better, safer drugs and consumer products, including in the areas of medical cannabis and health products, by using your training to contribute to effective formulations, dosages and manufacturing processes and the assurance of quality for a wide variety of products. As a graduate, your knowledge and skills will encompass the validation and standardization of formulations, methods and processes and the ability to conduct experiments following scientific methodology that includes data analysis, proper documentation of observations and analyses, and clear summaries and recommendations. Featuring a 280-hour field placement, this program will set you on the path for a life-changing career that allows you to make a positive impact on the millions of Canadians who rely on the products you will help produce to improve and maintain their health.
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Study and Work in Canada
Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.