Pharmaceutics PhD
Saint Joseph’s University’s PhD in pharmaceutics program explores how to best administer a drug to the human body and turn chemicals into effective medications. By learning how to improve the way drugs interact with the human body, you will advance to the forefront of medical progress and enable modern medical breakthroughs. With a doctoral degree, your knowledge and network will help you continue a rewarding career in the healthcare industry as a researcher and innovator with advanced skills in formulation and delivery of medicine (drug development).
Outcome 1: Solid knowledge foundation and critical evaluation of scientific literature
Outcome 2: Effective and accurate oral communication of scientific research
Outcome 3: Ability to identify scientific questions or formulate hypotheses
Outcome 4: Design and perform experiments to answer scientific questions or test hypotheses
Outcome 5: Critical data analysis with appropriate statistical methods
Outcome 6: Ability to draw evidence-based conclusions
Outcome 7: Clear and accurate presentation of research results in writing
Outcome 8: Personal development/leadership/teamwork
Outcome 9: Solid knowledge foundation and critical evaluation of scientific literature
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHS 703 | Pharma & Biopharmaceutics I | 3 |
| PHS 709 | Pharm-Biopharmaceutics II | 3 |
| PHS 751 | Advanced Pharmaceutics | 3 |
| PHT 752 | Intro Scientific Data Analysis | 1 |
| PHT 811 | Research Techniques Laboratory | 1 |
| PHS 890 | Pharmaceutics Seminar | 1 |
| PHS 895 | Analysis of Current Literature | 2 |
| Electives: PHS, PHT, or others 700, 800 | 6 | |
| PHS 899 | Doctoral Research | 10 |
| PHS 899 | Doctoral Research | 10 |
| Total Hours | 40 | |