The doctoral programs in Pharmaceutics train research scholars in the fundamental aspects of drug absorption, disposition, and drug delivery to optimize drug efficacy and minimize drug toxicity. The program provides relevant skills in applying research strategies that assist in the design and development of novel therapeutic agents to improve human life in disease and health.
Furthermore, by training in a highly collaborative atmosphere, the research scholars at Chitkara University gain the knowledge for discovering novel biological pathways in human health and diseases. With state-of-the-art facilities, our students receive mentorship that prepares them for outstanding careers in academia, the public sector, and the pharmaceutical industry.
The educational climate of this doctoral program enriches your learning by forming and energizing groups of candidates who complete most of their courses together. The group broadens your perspectives by leveraging the diverse experiences of subject experts from many industries, firms, and functions, stimulates your intellectual curiosity and critical thinking to attack complex problems, and challenges you continuously through online discussions between monthly class sessions and motivates you to progress by providing an emotional and social support group.
Furthermore, the PhD (Pharmaceutical Sciences) uniquely fulfils the educational needs of active core Pharmaceutical Sciences professionals. In detail, the students have can expect to take learnings that engulf around –
The candidates who have completed any of the following qualification(s) are eligible to seek admission to the PhD program as per Chitkara University regulations and UGC Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of PhD Degree Regulations, 2022 issued dated 07.11.2022 [(New Delhi, 7th November, 2022; No. F. 1-3/2021(QIP)].
A 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree program in relevant discipline with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale wherever the grading system is followed, subject to the following conditions:
Note: Relaxation for reserved categories as per UGC norms
Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria, are required to fill the admission form with evidences of all particulars to be attached. All application forms will be screened by a separate screening committee whose representatives will be from Doctoral Research Committee and Experts from the University in the respective areas. The candidates short-listed on the basis of their academic record and relevant experience will appear in a written test to be conducted by the University. Time-table & Curriculum will be intimated to the registered candidates. The candidates will then appear for a personal interview for the final selection.
| Fee Components | Amount |
|---|---|
| Enrolment Fee | Rs. 30,000/- |
| Career Advancement Services Fee | Rs. 20,000/- |
| Course Work Fee 1 | Rs. 25,000/- |
| Course Work Fee 2 | Rs. 25,000/- |
| Course Work Fee 3 | Rs. 25,000/- |
| Doctoral Seminar on Specialisation | Rs. 60,000/- |
| Synopsis Seminar Fee | Rs. 60,000/- |
| Progress Review Seminar 1 | Rs. 20,000/- |
| Progress Review Seminar 2 | Rs. 20,000/- |
| Progress Review Seminar 3 | Rs. 20,000/- |
| Pre-Thesis Submission | Rs. 40,000/- |
| Thesis Submission & Defence Fee | Rs. 75,000/- |
| Total | Rs. 4,20,000/- |
The curriculum includes three core courses of study namely, Seminar on Research Methodology, Doctoral Foundation Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Seminar on Doctoral Concentration including specialization and four courses equivalent on thesis progress. Core courses are completed during the first year, through in campus delivery.
Progress Review Seminar
The seminars track progress of PhD (Pharmaceutical Sciences) Study. These are to be held once every six months after approval of synopsis. Three such seminars are held by the University with intensive mentoring by Doctoral Research Committee.
Publishing Research Work
The candidates are expected to write at least two well-researched article and publish it in international (at least one) / national refereed journal before completion of their study. This will provide you an opportunity to conduct in-depth research in the chosen subject.
The PhD program at Chitkara University will prepare you for an outstanding career in research and teaching. Right from your first semester, you’ll get to work with faculty mentors across the management field as you investigate business challenges that interest you. Our doctoral program students have the entrepreneurial ability—and diligence—to study complex issues that managers and policymakers face.
Our PhD Program is strategically designed to cater to the needs of high-achieving professionals aiming to enhance their career in the world beyond academia as well. While conventional academic skills are often developed through courses and mentoring, we also incorporate various pedagogical approaches to mentor them as leaders, entrepreneurs, etc., equipping them with numerous transferable skills, thus grooming them for successful careers in the industry.
Our PhD students get the opportunity to present their work at prominent conferences. Such conferences, we believe, provide a platform to present one’s research to a global and important audience of scholars and experts in the field. Resultantly, our scholars are ahead at knowing about latest developments as well as open issues that the research community is collectively deliberating upon.
Our faculty closely works with research scholars on all phases of the research process—from idea generation and study design to data analysis and writing. The culture is collegial and informal, with students viewed as colleagues and co-authors. Moreover, students are encouraged to work with multiple faculty, which helps them widen their perspective on contemporary issues in their field.
In our PhD Program one finds the most conducive environment to work in collaboration with other scholars, teachers and ace researchers. Our ideology is simple - collaborative teams exhibit important research outcomes, far beyond what could be accomplished by individuals working independently.
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