PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

• Advanced Research Design: The ability to articulate original research questions, formulate testable hypotheses, and select appropriate methodologies for complex pharmaceutical problems.
• Scientific Contribution: Capacity to produce innovative research of a quality suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentation at international scientific conferences.
• Technical Mastery: Proficiency in using state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, and various spectroscopic methods (UV-Vis, FTIR) to solve pharmaceutical challenges.
• Specialized Knowledge: Deep understanding of medicinal chemistry principles, including drug design, stereochemistry, structural elucidation, and the chemical kinetics of drug stability.
• Quantitative Analysis: Advanced skills in applying biostatistics and numerical modeling to interpret experimental data in drug research and toxicology.
• Ethical Leadership: Commitment to professional ethics in research and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in academia or the pharmaceutical industry. 

1. Holding a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmaceutical Chemistry) or a related Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
2. Achieving a score of 500 or higher on the TOEFL or an equivalent score on the IELTS exam before starting studies at the first level.
3. Passing a personal interview according to criteria set by the department.

First Year – First Semester

GENC101 – Advanced Mathematics – 3 Credit Hours
ENGL1001 – Upper-Intermediate English – 3 Credit Hours
CIVL501 – Introduction to Civil Engineering Research – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

STAT201 – Probability and Statistical Methods – 3 Credit Hours
CIVL502 – Civil Engineering Specialized Elective I – 3 Credit Hours
CIVL503 – Civil Engineering Specialized Elective II – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

CIVL504 – Civil Engineering Specialized Elective III – 3 Credit Hours
CIVL505 – Civil Engineering Specialized Elective IV – 3 Credit Hours
CIVL506 – Civil Engineering Specialized Elective V – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

CIVL507 – Research Methodology and Proposal Preparation – 3 Credit Hours
CIVL508 – Qualifying Exam Preparation – 0 Credit Hours (Non-credit, required)
CIVL509 – Dissertation Research – 0 Credit Hours (Continuous enrollment)

Specialization Tracks & Sample Advanced Courses

• Structural Engineering: Numerical Methods in Structural Analysis, Fracture Mechanics, Advanced Plasticity, Earthquake Engineering.

• Construction Engineering: Value Engineering, AI Applications in Civil Engineering, Maintenance Management.

• Environmental Engineering: Advanced Wastewater Treatment, Air Pollution Control, Industrial Waste Management.

• Water Resources: Theoretical Physical Hydrology, Ground Water Problems, Advanced Fluid Mechanics.

• Geotechnical Engineering: Soil Behavior, Analysis of Deep Foundations, Soil Dynamics.

• Transportation Engineering: Transportation Systems Analysis, Urban Public Transportation, Pavement Maintenance Systems.

Program Requirements

• Total Coursework: 18 Credit Hours (excluding dissertation)

• General Courses: 3 Credit Hours

• Specialized Courses: 15 Credit Hours from the selected track

• Qualifying Exam: Comprehensive written and oral examination after coursework

• Dissertation: Completion and defense of research thesis (minimum 2 years)