The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmaceutics is a research-focused program that aims to advance knowledge in the design, development, and evaluation of drug delivery systems and pharmaceutical formulations. The program involves in-depth study of areas such as nanotechnology-based drug delivery, biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmaceutical technology, and quality assurance. PhD candidates undertake original research, publish scholarly work, and contribute to innovations in the pharmaceutical sciences. This program prepares graduates for leadership roles in research, academia, regulatory bodies, and the pharmaceutical industry. Career opportunities include positions as principal scientists, R&D directors, academic faculty, and regulatory affairs experts.
| Minimum Duration | Total Semesters | Maximum Duration | Credit Hours | Min CGPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 8 | 54 | 3.0 |
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Program Duration (Years) |
3 |
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No. of Semesters |
6 |
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Admission Fee (One Time) |
10,000 |
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Sem Enrollment/ Exam Fee |
5,000 |
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Tuition Fee (Per Sem) |
100,000 |
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Security (Refundable) |
10,000 |
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Sem-1 Fee |
125,000 |
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Sem-2 Fee |
105,000 |
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Sem-3 Fee |
105,000 |
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Sem-4 Fee |
105,000 |
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Sem-5 Fee |
105,000 |
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Sem-6 Fee |
105,000 |
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Total Program Fee |
650,000 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| Core Course I | 3-0 | |
| Core Course II | 3-0 | |
| Elective Course I | 3-0 | |
| QT 701 | Fehm-e-Quran - I (for Muslims) | 0-1 |
| MR 701 | Minority Rights in Constitution of Pakistan-I (for Non Muslims) | 1-0 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| Core Course III | 3-0 | |
| Core Course IV | 3-0 | |
| Elective Course II | 3-0 | |
| QT 801 | Fehm-e-Quran – II (for Muslims) | 0-1 |
| MR 801 | Minority Rights in Constitution of Pakistan-II (for Non Muslims) | 1-0 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| RES 900 | Dissertation | 0-9 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| PCU 802 | Solubility and Model Laws Consideration in the Preparation of Liquid Dosage Form | 3-0 |
| PCU 803 | Pre-Clinical Formulation | 3-0 |
| PCU 804 | Formulation and Preparation of Biopharmaceuticals | 3-0 |
| PCU 805 | Nano Pharmaceuticals | 3-0 |
| PCU 806 | Radiopharmaceuticals | 3-0 |
| PCU 807 | Stability Consideration of solid Dosage form | 3-0 |
| PCU 808 | Solid dosage form design | 3-0 |
| PCU 809 | Neuro Pharmaceuticals | 3-0 |
| PCU 810 | Advanced Drug Delivery | 3-0 |
| PCU 811 | Polymeric Drug Delivery | 3-0 |
| PCU 812 | Quality Control of Sterile products | 3-0 |
| PCU 813 | Controlled Drug Delivery Systems of parenteral and their classification | 3-0 |
| PCU 814 | New and Novel Drug Delivery Systems | 3-0 |
| PCU 815 | Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems | 3-0 |
| PCU 816 | Formulation of low Solubility Drugs | 3-0 |
| PCU 817 | Pharmacokinetics of drug | 3-0 |
| PCU 818 | Hydrogels; Biological Properties and Applications | 3-0 |
| PCU 901 | Liquid Chromatography and Liquid Chromatography-Mass spectrometry of Small Molecules | 3-0 |
| PCU 902 | Pharmacokinetics and Bioavailability of Drugs from Oral Dosage Form | 3-0 |
| Code | Title | CrHrs |
|---|---|---|
| PHC 802 | Molecular Spectroscopy | 3-0 |
| PHC 803 | Advanced Analytical Techniques | 3-0 |
| PCG 801 | Autocoids Pharmacology | 3-0 |
| PCG 803 | Drug discovery and evaluation | 3-0 |
| PCN 802 | Structure Elucidation of Natural Products | 3-0 |
| PCN 803 | Biosynthesis of Natural Products. | 3-0 |
| PHC 804 | Advanced Mass Spectrometry and Drug Analysis | 3-0 |
| PHC 805 | Principles of Drug Action | 3-0 |
| PHC 806 | Advanced Clinical Biochemistry | 3-0 |
| PHC 807 | Molecular Biomarkers | 3-0 |
| PHC 808 | Chromatographic Techniques in HPLC, UPLC and GC | 3-0 |
| PHC 809 | Drug Transporters | 3-0 |
| PHC 811 | Advanced Medicinal Chemistry-I | 3-0 |
| PHC 812 | Advanced Medicinal Chemistry-II | 3-0 |
| PHP 801 | Liquid Phase Extraction Techniques for Drug Analysis | 3-0 |
| PHP 802 | Solid Phase Extraction Techniques for Druf Analysis | 3-0 |
| PHC 821 | Biostatic | 3-0 |
| PCG 811 | Pharmacogenomics | 3-0 |
| RES 800 | Research Methods in Pharmacy | 3-0 |
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