Introduction
The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry is a vital part of SCPS which stands out for the provision of foundational knowledge of Pharmaceutical Sciences. This department is offering various courses related to organic, inorganic, medicinal, analytical and biological chemistry at both undergrad and postgrad levels. These courses have been designed to produce substantial human resources to bridge the existing gaps in healthcare, academia and research sectors. The PhD program in Pharmaceutical Chemistry is designed to inculcate necessary research skills and specialist knowledge in learners. This program is devised for the training of individuals to improve their theoretical concepts and critical thinking, to generate innovative ideas and contribute to diverse areas of pharmaceutical chemistry. Research in pharmaceutical chemistry encompasses a broad spectrum of activities including synthesis, design, purification, characterization, testing and development of drug molecules. The wide scope and diversity of the program would provide adequate freedom to the PhD scholars for execution of translational research. The research scholars would have the opportunity to work in conventional grounds of chemistry along with inter-disciplinary fields including material sciences, chemical physics, protein science, bioengineering and computational modelling. This approach will empower the individuals to work independently in various processes of drug discovery, development and introduction in the therapeutic mainstream. This program has also been designed to enhance the instructional/teaching, writing, communication and technopreneurship capacities. Overall, the scholars would be exposed to the cognitive concepts along with practical expertise in fundamental, advanced and applied chemistry to gain the required expertise in their selected areas of interest.
Career opportunities for Ph.D. Pharmacology graduates
The PhD (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) program is intended to facilitate the academic and research personnel to work as researchers, academicians, policy makers and managers in academic & research institutes, regulatory bodies and pharmaceutical industries.
Scheme of Studies M.Phil. Pharmacology (Molecular)
First Semester |
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Sr. No. |
Theory |
CH (s) |
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1. | Core course 1 | 3 |
2. | Core course 2 | 3 |
3. | Elective course 1 | 3 |
4. | Elective course 2 | 3 |
Total | 12 |
Second Semester |
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Sr. No. |
Theory |
CH (s) |
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1. | Core course 3 | 3 |
2. | Core course 4 | 3 |
3. | Elective course 3 | 3 |
4. | Elective course 4 | 3 |
Total | 12 |
Third & Fourth Semesters |
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Course Code |
Module |
Course Title |
CH(s) |
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PMRW 7006 | Research | Synopsis and research work | 6 |
PMRW 7016 | Research | Publication(s) and thesis | 6 |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
List of Core Courses |
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Course Code |
Module |
Course Title |
CH(s) |
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PPMC 6103 | Theory | Principles of Molecular Pharmacology | 3 |
PBCH 6043 | Theory | Molecular Bioinformatics | 3 |
PBST 6013 | Theory | Bio-statistics | 3 |
PRTM 6003 | Theory | Research Methodology | 3 |
List of Elective Courses |
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Course Code |
Module |
Course Title |
CH(s) |
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PBCH 6053 | Theory | Cell Signaling | 3 |
PPMC 6113 | Theory | Pharmacogenetics | 3 |
PPMC 6123 | Theory | Modern Techniques in Basic Molecular Pharmacology | 3 |
PPMC 6133 | Theory | Fundamentals of Immunopharmacology | 3 |
PPMC 6143 | Theory | Neuroinflammation | 3 |
PPMC 6153 | Theory | Cancer Biology and Pharmacology | 3 |
PPMC 6163 | Theory | ANS Pharmacology | 3 |
PPMC 6173 | Theory | Kidney, CVS and Respiratory System Pharmacology | 3 |
LIST OF ADDITIONAL, NONCREDITED COURSES |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
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PNAT 6000 | Research Ethics |
PNAT 6010 | Teaching Methodologies |
PNAT 6020 | Writing and Communications in Science |
PNAT 6030 | Technopreneurship |
PROGRAM SUMMARY |
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PG Program |
Credit Hours |
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First Semester | 12 |
Second Semester | 12 |
Total Course Work | 24 |
Third & Fourth Semester | 12 |
Total Research | 12 |
Total CH (s) | 36 |
Guidelines to Earn a PhD Degree
Research Work Guideline for Postgraduate Studies at STMU
Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SCPS)
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Tel: +92-51-84380-61 to 65
Fax: +92-51-84380-59
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Contact Person (SCPS)Admissions
Mr. Muhammad Farhan Agha
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Student Affairs Department
Ms. Maimoona Shah Zaman
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Email: studentaffairs.scps@stmu.edu.pk
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