PhD in Pharmacology

Overview

This is a three-year course that shall include both taught courses as well as research rotations.

In the first semester students shall complete the core courses required by the Pharmacology program as well as completing research rotations whereby selecting a research supervisor and mentor. They shall complete a qualifying exam at the end. 

In the second semester courses in Pharmacology as well as assistance in teaching basic sciences to medical and allied health students. 

In the third to sixth semester, they shall complete doctoral research project, dissertation writing and defending their thesis.  

The students shall have a rotation in at least two research labs together with being involved in teaching students as teaching assistants to gain research and teaching experience.

Objectives

• The Graduate of PhD (Pharmacology) shall achieve,
• 4.1 Cognitive Domain
• • knowledge at the frontier of the field of Pharmacology/pharmacy including knowledge that constitute an original contribution
• • Substantial knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field
• • An understanding of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on the theory and practice of Pharmacology/pharmacy
• • Use of intellectual independence to think critically, evaluate existing ideas, undertake systematic investigation and reflect on theory and practice of Pharmacology/pharmacy to generate original knowledge
• 4.2 Psychomotor Domain
• • Expert technical and creative skills applicable to the field of Pharmacology/ Pharmacy
• • Expert skills to search, design, analyze and communicate research that makes a significant and original contribution to knowledge and/or professional practice of Pharmacology/ Pharmacy
• • Communication skills to explain and critique theoretical propositions, methodologies and conclusions to communicate results to peer and the community
• • Communication skills to present a complex investigation of original research for external examination against international standards
• 4.3 Affective Domain
• • Intellectual independence
• • Initiative and creativity in new situations and/or for further Learning
• • Full responsibility and accountability for personal outputs
• • Plan and execute original research (Project management)
• • Life-long learner to generate new knowledge, in the context of professional practice

Program Structure

The PhD in Pharmacology program is spread across six semesters, split between coursework and research:

1st Semester — 09 Credit Hours

• 5 Compulsory courses (8 credit hours)
• Research rotations, minimum 2 (1 credit)

2nd Semester — 09 Credit Hours

• Specialty courses (8 credit hours)
• Teaching rotation (1 credit)

3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th Semesters — 06 Credit Hours

• Research and Dissertation

Course Load per Semester (Regular Full-Time Students): 09 credit hours of advanced courses in the specific field, plus Research Methods.

Dissertation Requirement: The PhD dissertation must be evaluated by at least two PhD experts from technologically/academically advanced foreign countries, in addition to local committee members.

Total Credit Hours for the Program: 18 (coursework + dissertation)