Shifa College of Pharmaceutical Sciences (SCPS)

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

Scheme of Studies PhD Pharmacology

Course Code	Course Title	CH(s)
COMPRISING SEMESTER 1 & 2
PPMC 8193	Signaling and the Control of Gene Expression	3
PPMC 8203	Modern Techniques in Advanced Pharmacology	3
PPMC 8213	Advances in Immunopharmacology	3
PPMC 8223	Neuroinﬂammation as a target for Neurological Disease	3
PPMC 8233	Systems Pharmacology	3
PPMC 8243	Seminars in Pharmacology – I	3
PPMC 8253	Seminars in Pharmacology – II	3
PDDD 8013	Advances in Drug Discovery and Development	3
PPMC 8273	Cancer Biology and Methods	3
PPMC 8283	Epigenetic Regulation	3
PPMC 8293	Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy	3
PPMC 8303	Molecular Medicine and Genetics	3
PPMC 8313	Systemic Pharmacology	3
PPMC 8323	Pharmacogenomics & Personalized Medicine	3
PPMC 8333	Advances in Oxidative Stress and Inflammation	3
PBST 8023	Biostatistics – II	3
PRMT 8013	Research Methodology – II	3

Course Code	Course Title**
LIST OF ADDITIONAL, NONCREDITED COURSES
PNAT 8040	Ethics in Science & Research
PNAT 8050	Instructional and Assessment Methodologies
PNAT 8060	Academic Writing
PNAT 8070	Entrepreneurship & Technopreneurship

Course Code	Course Title	CH(s)
COMPRISING SEMESTER 3 TO 6
PDRW 9006	Synopsis and Research work – I	6
PDRW 9016	Research work – II	6
PDRW 9026	Research work – III	6
PDRW 9036	Research work – IV	6
PDRW 9044	Publications	4
PDRW 9052	Open Defence/ Seminar	2
To be assessed by DRAC* through biannual progress reports**		30

PhD Program	Credit Hours
PROGRAM SUMMARY
First Semester	9
Second Semester	9
Total Course Work	18
Third & Fourth Semesters	12
Fifth & Sixth Semesters	18
Total Research Work	30
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 one publication from PhD research work (in H.E.C. approved ‘W’ category journals)
Attendance / Participation in at least 3x PhD defence / International and National conferences and hold at least 2x departmental seminars from his/her PhD research area/work.
At least one Pre-defence seminar
Public defense of Ph.D. Thesis / Dissertation (PhD work in a conference or at college level)

*As per program structure.

**Additional and non-credited seminars based courses may be offered to enhance the research skills of learners.

***Departmental Research Advisory Committee (DRAC)

* 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)

Academic Guidelines

Guidelines to Earn a PhD Degree

Research Work Guideline for Postgraduate Studies at STMU

Fee Structure

Semesters	Heads	Amount	Payment Schedule
1st Semester (10 CH)	Prospectus fee	2,100	At the time of seeking of Admission
	Application / test fee	3,200	At the time of seeking of Admission
	Admission fee	35,000	One time charges
	University Registration Fee	11,500
	Security (Refundable)	13,500
	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,900	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 24,503/CH)	245,030
	Examination fee	8,400
Total (1st Semester):		326,630
^2nd Semester (10 CH)	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,900	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 24,503/CH)	245,030
	Examination fee	8,400
Total (2nd Semester):		261,330
3^rd to 5th Semester (06 CH)	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,900	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Tuition Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 24,503/CH)	147,018
	Bench Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 2,345/CH)	14,070
Total (3rd Semester):		168,988
6th or Last Semester (12 CH)	Semester Enrollment Fee	7,900	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Bench Fee / Credit Hour (@ Rs. 2,345/CH)	28,140	Recurring fee for every Semester
	Thesis Evaluation & Defense	383,576	At the time of submission of thesis for evaluation
	Transcript Fee	5,250	One time charges
	Graduation Fee	9,800
	Degree Fee	9,100
Total (6th to Last Semester):		443,766

PhD Pharmacology