Pharmaceutics

With the Pharmaceutics Pharmaceutics course from Saint Joseph’s University, your knowledge and connections with faculty and classmates on hands-on research projects will help you continue a rewarding career in the healthcare industry as a researcher and innovator. Visit the programme website for more information

What Can I Do with a PhD in Pharmaceutics?

The dynamic pharmaceutics field primes you for continued career success in:

• Pharmaceutical research
• Academia
• Regulatory affairs
• Government research
• Drug delivery
• Pharmacokinetics
• Pharmacodynamics
• Drug product development
• Formulation
• Process optimization and stability

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Advanced Pharmaceutics
• Research Ethics and Conduct
• Drug Discovery & Development
• Research Techniques Laboratory
• Regulatory Issues in Pharma

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

• GRE®: Required

English requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 105
• TOEFL® iBT: 80
• PTE Academic: 60
• IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

• Have a bachelor’s degree in science or health from an accredited university or college
• Complete the following prerequisite courses*
• Mathematical Analysis I–III or equivalent to Pre-Calculus, Calculus I–II (10 credits)
• Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics I/ II/Pharmaceutics lab (8 credits)
• Introduction to Biostatistics or equivalent (3 credits)
• Physical Chemistry I or equivalent (4 credits)
• Differential Equations or equivalent (3 credits)
• Analytical Chemistry/Lab (4 credits) OR Cell Biology Methods/Lab or equivalent (5 credits)
• Research Methods in Pharmaceutics or equivalent (2 credits)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (Non-residents): 14,622 AUD / year (approx. 10,184 USD / year)
• Out-of-State: 14,622 AUD / year (approx. 10,184 USD / year)
• Domestic (In-State): 14,622 AUD / year (approx. 10,184 USD / year)

Living costs

Philadelphia, United States

1,885-3,279 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Pharmaceutics.