Program Overview

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PhD in Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences

The PhD in Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences is a research-based program that aims to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice. The program is designed to produce highly qualified researchers and professionals who can contribute to the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences and improve healthcare outcomes.

Program Structure

The program consists of 58 credit hours, divided into:

• Course work: 22 credit hours
• Thesis: 36 credit hours

Course Work

The course work component consists of:

• Core courses: 10 credit hours
  • Advanced Research Methodology & Biostatistics (2 credit hours)
  • Scientific Writing & Ethics in Research (2 credit hours)
  • Leadership and Professionalism in Pharmacy (2 credit hours)
  • Research Seminars (2 credit hours)
  • Journal Club (2 credit hours)
• Concentration courses: 12 credit hours
  • Students can choose from two concentration streams: Pharmaceutical Sciences or Clinical Pharmacy

Concentration Streams

Pharmaceutical Sciences Stream

• Advanced Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology (3 credit hours)
• Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology (3 credit hours)
• Advanced Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (3 credit hours)
• Current Approaches in Drug Design (3 credit hours)
• Advanced Analytical Techniques (3 credit hours)
• Natural Products in Drug Discovery (3 credit hours)
• Advanced Molecular Pharmacology (3 credit hours)
• Experimental Pharmacology & Drug Screening (3 credit hours)
• Regulatory Toxicology and Drug Safety (3 credit hours)
• Students must select 4 courses (3 credit hours each) from the above list

Clinical Pharmacy Stream

• Drug Information and Health Systems (3 credit hours)
• Medication Safety and Pharmacoepidemiology (3 credit hours)
• AI in Clinical Pharmacy Practice (3 credit hours)
• Personalized Medicine in Chronic Diseases (3 credit hours)
• Evidence-Based Strategies in Chronic Disease (3 credit hours)
• Pharmacotherapy in Specialized Populations (3 credit hours)
• Global Health and Pharmacy Practice (3 credit hours)
• Students must select 4 courses (3 credit hours each) from the above list

Thesis

The thesis component consists of 36 credit hours, spread over 4 semesters:

• Semester III: Thesis (9 credit hours)
• Semester IV: Thesis (9 credit hours)
• Semester V: Thesis (9 credit hours)
• Semester VI: Thesis (9 credit hours)

Program Learning Outcomes

The program aims to produce graduates who can:

• Conduct original research in pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice
• Contribute to the advancement of pharmaceutical sciences and improve healthcare outcomes

Admission Criteria

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent degree
• Master's degree in pharmacy or related field
• English language proficiency
• Research experience and publications (desirable)

Tuition Fees

• The tuition fees for the program are available upon request

Research Areas

• Pharmaceutical sciences
• Pharmacy practice
• Clinical pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical technology
• Pharmaceutical biotechnology
• Drug design and discovery
• Pharmacology and toxicology

Faculty and Staff

• The program is taught by experienced faculty members with expertise in pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice

Program Catalog

• The program catalog is available upon request

General FAQ

• Frequently asked questions about the program are available upon request

Downloads

• Program brochure
• Application form
• Tuition fees schedule

News and Events

• News and events related to the program are available upon request

Photogallery

• Photos of program events and activities are available upon request

Alumni

• The program has a strong alumni network, with graduates working in various fields of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.