BIOPHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Program Brochure

Starting Fall 2012, John Abbott College will offer Québec’s only English language Production Technology program focussing on biotechnologies and the pharmaceutical industry.

Housed in the new Science and Health Technologies building, the laboratory spaces are designed to train students in both sterile and non-sterile manufacturing processes, dry-form manufacturing, liquid/ointment/ cream manufacturing, fermentation, harvesting, sample-testing techniques and quality control as well as the packaging of various dosage forms.

As a BioPharma student, you will learn flexible and transferable skills in areas such as: 

• Communication
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Professional Ethics
• Health and Safety 

PUT YOUR SKILLS INTO PRACTICE...

During your final semester you will be introduced to the job market and will gain invaluable work experience by completing a stage at a local company .

THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU IF…

• You are interested in Science and Technology 
• You are organized, meticulous, and have good problem-solving skills
• You are interested in a career in the bio-technology sector
• You enjoy working independently and as a member of a team

JOB PERSPECTIVES FOR GRADUATES

Graduates will find work with companies employing bioprocessing production techniques as well as in industries which use more traditional production techniques such as:
You are interested in Science and Technology 

• Pharmaceutical
• Cosmetic
• Nutraceutical
• Food & Beverage production
• Bioremediation

A secondary School Diploma which includes:

Secondary V Language of Instruction, Secondary V Second Language, Secondary IV Mathematics, Secondary IV Science and Technology or Secondary IV Technological and Scientific Applications, and Secondary IV History and Citizenship Education.

OR A secondary School Vocational Diploma which includes: Secondary V Language of Instruction, Secondary V Second Language, and Secondary IV Mathematics.

OR Applicants who have not studied in Quebec must have education deemed equivalent by the College. 

BIOPHARMA PROGRAM PRE-REQUISITES:

Prior to applying, please consult the up-to-date prerequisites as published in the SRAM online application guide (http://sram.omnivox.ca) or on the John Abbott College Admissions web page (www.johnabbott.qc.ca/admissions ). 

HOW DO I APPLY:

John Abbott College is affiliated with the Service régional d'admission du Montréal métropolitain (SRAM) and uses its online application service. The application deadline is March 1st. To apply:

• Complete the online application at http://sram.omnivox.ca
• Select John Abbott and the program of your choice along with the corresponding SRAM program number: 235.CO
• If applicable, mail in photocopies of all required documents and the application fee. 

This program starts in the Fall semester only. 

• Students whose prerequisites are more than 5 years old should contact the Admissions Office.
• If you have other questions about the prerequisites or have questions that were not answered, please contact us:

ADMISSIONS OFFICE

(phone) 514-457-6610 local 5355, 5361 or 5358
(fax) 514-457-6812
(email) admissions@johnabbott.qc.ca

BIOPHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
(Phone) 514-457-6610 LOCAL 5327
(email)  biopharma@johnabbott.qc.ca