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Gain expertise in creating pharmaceutical and biotech products, including medications and immunizations. The Pharmaceutical and Food Manufacturing curriculum equips you with specialized technical skills and hands-on training for careers in pharmaceuticals, biotech, and food manufacturing sectors. Students will acquire practical knowledge in tablet and capsule production, biopharmaceutical development, and food processing through RRC Polytech's industrial-scale training facilities. The program also prepares you to manufacture various pharmaceutical items, from common remedies to prescription medications like pills, capsules, and vaccines.
Regular Admission Requirements
Grade 12
Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in Grade 12, including one credit in each of the following:
Grade 12 English
Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Math 40S or Applied Math 40S
Grade 12 Biology
Grade 12 Chemistry
If you provide proof of enrolment at time of application, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter
Mature Student Admission Requirements
If you are 19 years of age or older and have been out of high school for a minimum of one year at time of application, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the Mature Student admission requirements.
Grade 12 Courses
High school graduation is not required, but you must have successfully completed or be enrolled in one credit in each of the following:
Grade 12 English
Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Math 40S or Applied Math 40S
Grade 12 Biology
Grade 12 Chemistry
English Language Requirements:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic): Listening 6.5, Speaking 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.0 or
CAEL and CAEL Online (Canadian Academic English Language): Listening 60, Speaking 60, Reading 60, Writing 60
PTE - Academic Online Assessment (Pearson Test of English): Listening 58, Speaking 58, Reading 58, Writing 50
TOEFL - iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet Based Test): Listening 20, Speaking 20, Reading 19, Writing 21
Duolingo (Duolingo English Test): minimum overall score of 115 required.