The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers advanced postgraduate research program Ph.D aimed at equipping scholars with the knowledge, research skills, and innovation required to excel in pharmaceutical sciences. These programs focus on formulation development, drug delivery systems, pharmacokinetics, and industrial pharmacy practices.
PhD Pharmaceutics
- Duration: Minimum 3 years (up to 5 years)
- Coursework (18 credit hours) + Research Dissertation (30 credit hours)
| (i) | At least 3.00/4.00 CGPA or 60% marks from an annual system in a relevant MS/M.Phil. degree |
| (ii) | All candidates are required to pass the UCP Admission Test with a 60% score or a test equivalent to GRE/HAT General, conducted by testing bodies accredited by HEC, with a passing score of 60%, followed by an interview by the Graduate Admission Committee |
| Weightage of Previous Academic | Weightage of Admission Test | Weightage of the Interview | Total |
| 30% | 60% | 10% | 100% |
Program Name: PhD Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)
Admission Fee: 25,000
| Per Credit Hour Fee | 1st Sem Total Fee | 1st Installment | 1st Installment with 25% Scholarship | 1st Installment with 30% Scholarship | 1st Installment with 50% Scholarship | 1st Installment with 75% Scholarship | Total Credit Hours | Total Fees (Incl Admission Fees) |
| 9,570 | 111,130 | 68,065 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 48 | 484,360 |
First Semester
| Sr. No. | Course No | Title of Course | Credit Hours |
| 1 | PHPT8113 | Advanced Pharmaceutics | 3(3+0) |
| 2 | PHPT8123 | Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology | 3(3+0) |
| 3 | PHPT8133 | Applied Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics | 3(3+0) |
| Total | - | - | 9(9+0) |
Second Semester
| Sr. No. | Course No | Title of Course | Credit Hours |
| 1 | PHPT8143 | Drug Discovery and Development | 3(3+0) |
| 2 | PHPT8153 | Clinical Pharmacy | 3(3+0) |
| 3 | PHPT8163 | Pharmaceutical Technology | 3(3+0) |
| Total | - | - | 9(9+0) |
Third Semester and Onwards
| Sr. No. | Course No | Title of Course | Credit Hours |
| 1 | PHPT9130 | Research and thesis | 30(0+30) |
| Total Cr. Hrs. of the Degree Program | - | - | 48(18+30) |
PhD Pharmaceutics program have diverse career opportunities, including:
- Academic Positions: Assistant Professor and researcher in university/college.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Roles in formulation development, quality assurance, and drug regulatory affairs.
- Research Institutions: Positions in government and private research organizations.
- Regulatory Agencies: Consultants and evaluators for drug approval.
- Entrepreneurship: They can choose to start their pharmaceutical industry after fulfilling the legal requirements.
- 18 Cr. Hrs. Course Work with minimum CGPA 3.00/4.00
- Comprehensive Examination (written and oral)
- Synopsis Defense
- 30 Cr. Hrs. Research Work
- Publication of at least one research paper in an HEC-approved journal
- Dissertation Foreign Reviews
- Dissertation Final Defense
Note: PhD scholars are required to comply with all rules and regulations set by HEC, PCP, and UCP