PhD Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)

Pharmaceutical Chemistry is a dynamic field that merges principles of chemistry and pharmacy to design, develop, and analyze drugs. A PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry involves advanced study and research in this interdisciplinary science, focusing on the discovery, development, and optimization of pharmaceutical agents.

A PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry prepares graduates for a career at the forefront of drug discovery and development. It equips them with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to tackle the challenges of modern pharmaceutical science and contribute to improving public health. The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Central Punjab is dedicated to providing firm groundings in the field of drug designing, stability, method development, validation and quality control. The prime concern of the curriculum is to focus on laboratory experience supported by excellent teaching and infrastructure for the students.

Outline

Road Map

FIRST SEMESTER

Course No. Title of Course Credit Hours
PHPC8413Lead Identification, Optimization and Development3(3+0)
PHPC8423Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR)3(3+0)
PHPC8433Metal Complexes3(3+0)
Total9(9+0)

SECOND SEMESTER

Course No. Title of Course Credit Hours
PHPC8443Stability of Drugs and Drug Products3(3+0)
PHPC8453Pharmaceutical and Chemical Aspects of Drug Solubility3(3+0)
PHPC8463Drug Properties and Arithmetic Perspective3(3+0)
Total9(9+0)

THIRD SEMESTER AND ONWARDS

Course No. Title of Course Credit Hours
PHPT9130Research and Thesis30(0+30)
Total Cr. Hrs. of the Degree Program48(18+30)

Admission Criteria

MS/M.Phil. degree in the relevant discipline from a degree awarding institution recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (PCP)
At least 3.0 (on the scale of 4.0) CGPA in the MS/MPhil degree or 60% aggregate marks if the degree is earned from an annual system
Qualify University admission test with Interview

Prospects

After obtaining a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, you will have several career opportunities in various sectors. Here are some potential career paths:

Research Scientist:

You can work as a research scientist in pharmaceutical companies, government research organizations, or academic institutions. Your expertise in Pharmaceutical Chemistry will be valuable in developing new drug molecules, characterization, evaluation and improving drug efficacy and safety.

Product development Scientist:

Product development scientists in a variety of industries, including food, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical science. As a product development scientist, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing new drug molecules along with their formulations.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist:

Regulatory affairs professionals ensure that pharmaceutical products meet the necessary regulations and guidelines set by regulatory authorities. With your PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, you can contribute to the regulatory aspects of drug development, including submission of applications and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Quality Control/Quality Assurance Manager:

Pharmaceutical companies require professionals to oversee quality control and quality assurance processes. In this role, you would ensure that pharmaceutical products meet the required standards, conduct quality audits, and implement quality control procedures.

Academia and Teaching:

With a PhD, you can pursue a career in academia as a professor or researcher. You can teach and mentor students, conduct independent research, publish scholarly articles, and contribute to the field of pharmaceutical chemistry through your work.

Pharmaceutical Consultant:

As a consultant, you can provide expertise and advice to pharmaceutical companies, regulatory agencies, or healthcare organizations. Your knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry can be valuable in solving complex problems related to testing, characterization and validation. Pharmaceutical chemist can play a key role in Drugs Testing Laboratories (DTLs)

Forensic & Nuclear Scientists:

There are many other opportunities in the field of Pharmaceutical Chemistry like Forensic sciences. New drug development and nuclear Pharmacist.

Entrepreneurship:

You may choose to start your own pharmaceutical company or venture focused on developing innovative drug delivery systems or specialized pharmaceutical products.

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