About the PhD in Pharmaceutics
Dow College of Pharmacy was established in early 2007 and is now one of the top-ranked faculties of the Sindh province. Dow College of Pharmacy was upgraded to the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the year 2012. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, is a distinguished and well-renowned entity working under the portal of Dow University of Health Sciences and recognized by the Pharmacy Council of Pakistan and the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.
The Department of Pharmaceutics at Dow College of Pharmacy, Dow University of Health Sciences, stands as a leading institution in the field of pharmaceutical sciences in Pakistan. With highly qualified PhD faculty members from esteemed national and international universities, the department fosters a strong culture of academic excellence and research innovation.
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Pharmaceutics is the highest level of academic qualification, designed to develop scholars and researchers capable of advancing knowledge in their chosen field. This rigorous program emphasizes original research, critical thinking, and scholarly excellence.
Ph.D. scholars are expected to make substantial contributions to their academic field through pioneering research culminating in a doctoral dissertation that reflects both depth and innovation. The program typically involves a combination of advanced coursework, comprehensive examinations, research methodology training, and the successful defense of a research thesis.
The Ph.D. journey fosters intellectual independence, research competence, and a deep understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of Pharmaceutics. Graduates emerge exceptionally well-prepared for careers in academia, leadership positions in research-driven institutions, and strategic roles across pharmaceutical industries, healthcare and public sectors.

Admission Process
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Program Highlights
Duration
3 - 8 years
Type of Study
Full time (Semesters system)
Entrance Test
The entrance test topics can be viewed here.
Credit Hours
12 Credit hours each for 2 semesters of coursework
06 credit hours for thesis
Total Credit Hours : 30
Study Hours Distribution
Study per Semester = 16 weeks
Examination = 2 weeks
Semester Break = 2 weeks
Working Days = 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
(except Friday)
Teaching Hours Distribution
Lecture hours/ Facilitation / Self Directed Studies/ Lab training
Assessment of Student
Continuous Internal Assessment = 30 %
Final Examination = 70%
Total = 100%
Teaching Institution
School of Postgraduate Studies
Degree Awarding Institution
Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
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