PhD Pharmacology

PhD in Pharmacology is an advanced research-based degree designed to produce scholars and scientists capable of conducting independent research in pharmacology and contributing to innovation in healthcare, academia, and the pharmaceutical sector.

  • Duration: Minimum 3 years (6 semesters), extendable up to 5 years
  • Objective: To cultivate independent researchers with expertise in experimental design, scientific writing, and pharmacological innovation.
  • Degree Level: Doctoral (PhD)

PhD Pharmacology emphasizes original research in various areas of pharmacology along with coursework in advanced topics.

Key Subject Areas Include:

  • Advanced Pharmacological Techniques
  • Research Design & Scientific Communication
  • Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics
  • Clinical and Regulatory Pharmacology
  • Thesis Research (compulsory)
  • Seminar and Journal Club Participation
(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 (Pharmacology)

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 NoTitle of Course Credit Hours
1 PHMS8513 Computational and Network Pharmacology 3 (3+0)
2 PHMS8523 Experimental Pharmacology 3 (3+0)
3 PHMS8533 Advanced Pharmacology-I 3 (3+0)
Total --9(9+0)

Second Semester

Sr. No.Course NoTitle of Course Credit Hours
1 PHMS8543 Ethnopharmacology 3 (3+0)
2 PHMS8553 Molecular & Translational Pharmacology 3 (3+0)
3 PHMS8563 Advanced Pharmacology-II 3 (3+0)
Total --9(9+0)

Third Semester and Onwards

Sr. No.Course NoTitle of Course Credit Hours
1 PHPT9130 Research And Thesis 30 (0+30)
Total Cr. Hrs. of the Degree Program --48(18+30)

PhD Pharmacology graduates are well-equipped for roles in:

  • Academia & Higher Education
  • Pharmaceutical Research & Development
  • Regulatory Bodies (DRAP, WHO, FDA collaboration)
  • Scientific Writing & Medical Communications
  • Clinical Trials & Pharmacovigilance
  • Consultancy and Entrepreneurship
  • International Research Collaborations
  • 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

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