Seneca Polytechnic will be closed from the end of business day on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, to the reopening on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Part-time classes for the Winter 2025 Term will begin on Friday, Jan. 10. During the holiday closure, you will still be able to access The Service Hub virtually through the online portal and chatbot.
Learn more about the academic programs we are delivering in Winter 2025. If you have any questions about part-time studies, please contact us.
This program covers documentation and validation of HPLC systems. It is designed for those seeking employment in pharmaceutical drug manufacturing and drug analysis. Courses cover all aspects of pharmaceutical HPLC methodology, including method development and validation, instrument calibration, documentation and regulatory compliance.
Students must wear lab coats and safety glasses in the lab. These items may be purchased in the Seneca@York bookstore.
Students are invited to attend an information session.
Career opportunities for graduates include employment in pharmaceutical quality control laboratories, quality assurance or research and development as laboratory technicians or specialists.
For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, please visit the Government of Canada website.
Students must have a college diploma or university degree with a focus in Chemistry, Biology or Pharmaceutical Sciences. Students must also have basic HPLC work experience or equivalent.
All Seneca Polytechnic courses, except those specifically listed such as Modern Language courses, are taught in English. Evaluation in credit courses is based on your participation in classroom discussion, written assignments and examinations. For these reasons, it is crucial that you be able to function at an appropriate level in the English language.
We are interested in your successful achievement of academic outcomes and so make available a variety of learning opportunities in English. To be able to function at a postsecondary level, English training opportunities are available for those whose native language is not English. Refer to the English as a Second Language Program Information.
If English is your native language, but you have not completed a high school level of achievement in the course, English training opportunities are available. Refer to College/University Prep Information.
It is your responsibility to ensure that program requirements and course prerequisites as outlined are met. Prerequisites are included for your academic protection. Knowledge of the prerequisite material is assumed by your instructor and instruction will proceed accordingly. Students lacking prerequisites not only jeopardize their own ability to succeed but present unnecessary interruption. If you lack appropriate prerequisites (or Transfer Credit for the prerequisite course) you may be asked to withdraw or transfer to a more appropriate course with the risk of academic/financial penalty.
Part-time Studies courses are being offered in either of the following four formats: Online, Flexible, In-person, Hybrid. Click Availability below to see current offerings.
Not all courses are offered each semester. Students may begin in any semester.
Work experience in HPLC or equivalent
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of analytical method development for both potency and impurity profiles. Topics include the nature of the sample, separation goals, sample preparation, reverse phase chromatography, ionic samples and reverse phase, reverse phase columns and ion pair chromatography. Analysis in the lab reinforces all theory. (Lecture and Lab)
This course deals strictly with HPLC method validation elements such as system precision, linear detector response, accuracy, limit of quantitation, limit of detection, ruggedness and robustness. (Lecture and Lab)
This course explores the need for a proper documentation of method development, method validation and instrument calibration. This documentation must be done in compliance with principles of good manufacturing practice (GMP) and good laboratory practice. Students learn to write standard operating procedures (SOP) for the analytical instruments in order to achieve consistency. (Lecture only)
Note: the following instrument courses cannot be challenged: PFT869, PFT871, PFT872.
If your degree is older than 8 years, you are not eligible for Transfer Credit. You can still earn a credit by applying through the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) process.
Upon successful completion of this program, students are able to:
Earn college credits for what you already know.
Prior Learning Assessment is a method of assessing and recognizing learning that is equal to
college level learning, but has been gained outside a traditional classroom (through work
experience, volunteering, outside study, etc.). If you can prove that the knowledge you have gained
meets the outcomes of a Seneca course, then credit will be awarded.
How does the PLA process work?
Prior Learning is demonstrated through a "challenge" process. The process measures learning
through a variety of methods which may include tests, portfolio assessment, interviews,
demonstrations, essays, and work samples. The method used will be determined in consultation with a
Program Coordinator.
For more information and to determine if you are eligible for PLA, please call the Program
Coordinator.
The process may take from 6 to 8 weeks.
Note: Not all courses can be challenged. For more information go to PLA website or contact your Program Coordinator.
Many students who enter Seneca Polytechnic will have earned academic credits in postsecondary educational institutions which they may be able to apply toward completion of a Seneca Polytechnic program.
Requests for Transfer Credit must be for a specific course and must be accompanied by an official transcript and course outline. A minimum grade of "C" (60 percent) is generally required for a course to be considered for Transfer Credit.
Download a Transfer Credit Request form. An official copy of your transcript and applicable detailed course outlines should be attached and submitted. Please note it may take 4 to 6 weeks for a Transfer Credit decision.
Please visit the Office of the Registrar.
Upon successful completion of the program requirements, please submit a Request for Certificate of Completion Form to the Faculty of Continuing Education and Training. There is no cost for this and your Certificate of Completion will be sent to you electronically.
Ramya Kottapalli
Program Assistant
Ramya.Kottapalli@senecapolytechnic.ca
416.764.0975
Jacqueline Gage
Manager, Academic Programs
jacqueline.gage@senecapolytechnic.ca
416.764.0984
For more information about this program, fill out the following form.
Students are invited to attend an information session.