The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Pharmacy is a doctoral degree program that focuses on advanced research and scholarship in the field of pharmacy, providing students with the opportunity to conduct original research, contribute to knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences or clinical pharmacy, and pursue careers in academia, research institutions, pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies, or healthcare organizations, with a strong emphasis on advancing pharmacy practice, developing new medications, optimizing drug therapies, and addressing challenges in pharmaceutical sciences through rigorous scientific inquiry and innovation.

Entry Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant field, and which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

• Research scientists 
• Academia/research faculty 
• Pharmaceutical industry professionals 
• Clinical researchers 
• Regulatory affairs specialists
• Pharmacy consultants
• Pharmacoeconomists
• Drug information specialists 
• Medical writers/scientific communicators 
• Healthcare administrators