PhD Pharmacology
Introduction
The Ph.D. Pharmacology program offered by the Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences has its focus on the study and research in basic, applied and clinical domains. Pharmacology, being an interdisciplinary field, incorporates the disciplines of physiology, biochemistry, organic chemistry, behavioural sciences, and medicine. With the advent of modern technology and consequently new research avenues, the field of pharmacology is bringing together an even wider range of disciplines, resulting in the merger of the traditional aspects of pharmacology with novel approaches drawn from other disciplines, such as biophysics, biomedical engineering, and molecular genetics.
The coursework and research activities in Ph.D. Pharmacology program will focus on deciphering the molecular basis of disease processes as well as their treatment mechanisms explained at the molecular level. Our curriculum emphasizes on interdisciplinary doctoral training in molecular pharmacology while feeding basic and applied side. Students will be trained in the fields of pharmacology, as well as in molecular, genetic, biophysical, and structural approaches to enable them to solve complex problems in basic and clinical pharmacology as well as patient care.
Career opportunities for Ph.D. Pharmacology graduates
The doctoral program in Pharmacology would provide the graduates with a solid foundation in biomedical and clinical sciences with a variety of career options. With the ever-expanding scope of drug discovery and development in genetic, metabolic and infectious diseases, the graduates are expected to attain academic, supervisory and managerial positions in universities, hospitals, pharmaceutical industries, biotech companies, research organizations as well in governmental bodies. They may also pursue a career as an independent academic writer and researcher.
Scheme of Studies PhD Pharmacology
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COMPRISING SEMESTER 1 & 2 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
CH(s) |
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PPMC 8193 |
Signaling and the Control of Gene Expression |
3 |
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PPMC 8203 |
Modern Techniques in Advanced Pharmacology |
3 |
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PPMC 8213 |
Advances in Immunopharmacology |
3 |
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PPMC 8223 |
Neuroinflammation as a target for Neurological Disease |
3 |
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PPMC 8233 |
Systems Pharmacology |
3 |
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PPMC 8243 |
Seminars in Pharmacology – I |
3 |
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PPMC 8253 |
Seminars in Pharmacology – II |
3 |
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PDDD 8013 |
Advances in Drug Discovery and Development |
3 |
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LIST OF ADDITIONAL, NONCREDITED COURSES |
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Course Code |
Course Title** |
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PNAT 8040 |
Ethics in Science & Research |
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PNAT 8050 |
Instructional and Assessment Methodologies |
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PNAT 8060 |
Academic Writing |
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PNAT 8070 |
Entrepreneurship & Technopreneurship |
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COMPRISING SEMESTER 3 TO 6 |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
CH(s) |
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PDRW 9006 |
Synopsis and Research work – I |
6 |
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PDRW 9016 |
Research work – II |
6 |
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PDRW 9026 |
Research work – III |
6 |
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PDRW 9036 |
Research work – IV |
6 |
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PDRW 9044 |
Publications |
4 |
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PDRW 9052 |
Open Defence/ Seminar |
2 |
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To be assessed by DRAC*** through biannual progress reports |
30 |
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PROGRAM SUMMARY |
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PhD Program |
Credit Hours |
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First Semester |
9 |
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Second Semester |
9 |
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Total Course Work |
18 |
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Third & Fourth Semesters |
12 |
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Fifth & Sixth Semesters |
18 |
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Total Research Work |
30 |
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Total CH (s) |
48 |
Mandatory requirements:*
- Completion of 18 credit hours for course work
- Qualification of Comprehensive examination
- Satisfactory biannual progress reports
- Completion of thesis work and positive Local and Foreign evaluation
- At least two publications from PhD research work (at least one in H.E.C. approved ‘W’ category journals)
- Public defense of Ph.D. Thesis / Dissertation
* As per approved program structure
** Additional and non-credited seminars based courses may be offered to enhance the research skills of learners.
*** Departmental Research Advisory Committee (DRAC)
Guidelines to Earn a PhD Degree
Research Work Guideline for Postgraduate Studies at STMU
