Overview
Is Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Pharmaceutical Sciences for You?
Our PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences is rooted in several research areas which include pharmaceutics, clinical pharmacy & pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacology.
Join our research group, work with state-of-the art equipment and gain professional development opportunities.
Our Pharmaceutical Sciences programme combines a wide range of scientific disciplines that are vital to the invention and development of modern drugs and therapies. The programme structure for this subject area is designed to offer graduates specialised expertise and first-hand experience in the area of pharmaceutical research.
Students conducting research here can also take advantage of ample facilities, including the Pharmacognosy Lab, Medical Sciences Lab, Biomedical Engineering Lab and Phamaceutical Compounding Lab.
Career Impact
Career Prospect
Many graduates upon completing their doctoral research would go on to research and academic positions in universities and organisations.
Career Organisation
Your skills as a researcher is highly valued with potential to work at the following organisations:
- Hospitals
- Private medical centres
- Primary care clinics
- Community/Retail pharmacies
- Pharmaceutical industries
- Research centres
- Universities
Research Structure
Research Area
Engage in pivotal research within areas like:
- Phytochemistry
- Pharmacognosy
- Natural & Herbal Product Development
- Bioactive Compound & Drug Synthesis
- Natural Product Analysis
- Molecular Modelling & Drug Design
- Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Stem Cell & Cellular Therapy
- Medical Microbiology
- Immunology
- Biotechnology
- Drug Delivery
- Solid Dosage Form
- Polymer Synthesis & Targeted Drug Delivery
- Halal Pharmaceuticals
- Pharmacotherapeutics
- Clinical Pharmacokinetics
- Medication Safety & Pharmacovigilance
- Pharmacy Education
- Nuclear Pharmacy
- Pharmacoethics & Pharmaeconomics
- Hospital Pharmacy & Pharmacy Management
- Psychometric Study
- Social Pharmacy