The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest degree in the world and in Pakistan. One of the five main specializations in pharmacy is pharmaceutics. A PhD in pharmaceutics is an exploration-heavy degree program that equips students for jobs in industry, academia, government, or research. Completing the curriculum normally takes three to seven years. It entails coursework for two semesters and a minimum of two years of research. After passing the comprehensive exam, students who are enrolled in research will work with a research supervisor to finish their project.
Core Course
- Advanced Pharmaceutics
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Applied Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
- Drug Discovery and Development
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Technology
Eligibility 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 for University admission test with an Interview
Scope
Over time, the healthcare system has undergone dramatic changes that have given pharmacists access to a wide range of fascinating new responsibilities. The growing notion of pharmaceutical care, which is defined as “the responsible provision of drug therapy for the purpose of achieving definite positive outcomes that improve a patient’s life,” is fundamental to the changing function of the pharmacist.
Following the completion of their Pharm. D., pharmacists have the following domestic and international choices to choose from.
- Research Scientist
- Formulation Scientist
- Regulatory Affair Specialist
- Quality Control/Quality Assurance Manager
- Academia and Teaching
- Drug Delivery Specialist
- Pharmaceutical Consultant
- Entrepreneurship
Best Universities for PhD Pharmacy in Pakistan
- University of the Punjab, Lahore
- Riphah International University
- University of Lahore
- University of Karachi
- Akhtar Saeed Mental and Dental College
- Hamdard University
- Lahore College for Women’s University
- University of Central Punjab
- Hajvery University
- Minhaj University