- Faculty
Faculty of Pharmacy
- Campus
Gnanagangothri Campus
- Engagement Mode
Full Time
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacy is designed for those interested in advancing pharmaceutical sciences and ideas on health care innovations. Usually, the time taken is 3-5 years through new drug developments, drug delivery systems, pharmacology, toxicology, or pharmaceutical chemistry.
Students do profound research and acquire competencies in both theoretical and practical perspectives of pharmacy. They work with advisors and produce scientific literature through publications and participation in scientific conferences. Graduates of this programme often go on to become leaders in academia, research institutions, or pharmaceutical companies, leading the discovery and development of new medicines, improvement of existing treatments, and pioneering ways to improve patient care.
The programme aims to instruct the subjects of critical and effective thinking, problem-solving, and independent research skills. The course will equip the students to handle health issues in complex and sophisticated settings, and the knowledge about pharmaceuticals will push up public health standards. M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (MSRUAS) awards this programme to aspiring pharmacy researchers.
Eligibility Criteria
1-year/2-semester Master's Degree:
- After a 4-year undergraduate degree.
- Minimum 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade on UGC 10-point scale.
- Equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by an authorised assessment body in the home country.
2-year/4-semester Master's Degree:
- Follows the same conditions as the 1-year programme above.
Admission After a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor's Degree with Research:
- Minimum CGPA of 7.5/10 required for admission.
Admission After a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor's Degree with Research:
- Minimum CGPA of 7.5/10 required for admission.
Structure
Programme Duration
Minimum Duration:
- Ph.D. programme duration is at least 2 years (excluding coursework).
Completion Time:
- Full-time scholars: Expected to complete in 3 years.
- Part-time scholars: Expected to complete in 3.5 years from the date of registration.
Total Programme Duration:
- The total duration is from the date of first registration to the official thesis submission date, excluding any 'break of studies' period.
Extension Requests:
- Scholars who don't finish within the stipulated time can seek an extension.
- The Research and Innovation Council (RIC) may appoint the Scholar’s PRP or a sub-committee to review the request.
FAQs
Salary offered by Pharm D at entry-level positions ranging between INR 2.5 - 4 LPA, for mid-level profiles INR 4 - 6 LPA and for senior-level profiles INR 6 - 10 LPA.
The PhD Pharmacy may thus be regarded as a preparation ground for leadership positions both in academies and research-oriented pharmacy practice. Pharmacists in a doctoral programme mostly work as faculty members at higher education institutions, research, and teach the next pharmacists.
The PhD in Pharmacy course is a very advanced and demanding course that requires a lot of mental alertness because most questions and research undertaken during these years often relate to the very core of human existence.
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