Institute of Graduate Studies and Research

Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD)

Duration 5 Years
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About the Program

The aim of the Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences program is to educate current and prospective pharmacists with pharmacy-related M.Sc. degree, with Ph.D.-level education in many fields of pharmacy such as pharmaceutical technology, pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacology. The objectives of the program are to educate students who will play an important role in the development of our university and will further the scientific studies and contribute to the scientific literature. The mission of the program is to develop scientists who always follow the latest technological and scientific developments and adopt the philosophy of critical thinking with an evidence-based, multidisciplinary, collaborative thinking structure. The vision of the program is to pioneer the latest scientific developments, be the cornerstone of the scientific improvement of universities, and contribute to the production of quality science in the development of biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences in the world and the region.

Education Opportunities

Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences program aims to develop students in the field of pharmaceutics and provide them with a strong knowledge foundation. The curriculum consists of two compulsory courses in pharmaceutical sciences; technical elective courses on specific topics such as pharmacology, pharmaceutical technology, pharmaceutical chemistry, and pharmaceutical biotechnology; a seminar; and a thesis. The courses are chosen by the students in consultation with their course advisor and can be selected from the list of offered Ph.D. courses. Research methods course offered to the students target to improve students’ research abilities. A thesis supervisor who is an expert in their field is assigned to each student in order to assist the student in preparing the seminar and designing a plan of study for the thesis on a particular pharmaceutical sciences focus area. Students continue their laboratory studies in the modern laboratories of CIU, equipped with the most advanced equipment on the island.

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Career Areas

Within the scope of the Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, students will be able to solve problems in research and development studies and / or work in projects that will bring innovation to science and technology. It is possible to conduct some of these studies in related industries and abroad within the scope of international collaborations. Graduates of the Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences will be employed as academics in the faculties of pharmacy, health, engineering as well as being hired by drug and cosmetics industry, and in laboratories related to biomedical sciences. Ph.D. graduates of Pharmaceutical Sciences will be supported to take part in these fields and improve themselves. As a result, they would be highly experienced scientists and would also help our society in the fields related with pharmaceutics.

Contact

Institute of Graduate Studies and Research
Graduate Sciences and Education Center, GE106
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2776
Institute E-mail: ciu-institute@ciu.edu.tr

Compulsory Courses

First Semester
ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS

Course code

PSCI601

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

8
The research methods course introduces student to principal and modern concepts of research. This course helps the student to build an analytical and systematic link between theory and practice. Students will be able to develop skills in carrying out literature search using electronic databases, catalogues and print media using proper referencing methods, conduct preliminary literature review, familiarize in experimental methods as well as practice analyzing and interpreting data. Students are expected to recognise the significance of technological innovations, professional and ethical responsibilities in research. Students will be able to analyze and present research results in writing and in oral presentations as well as understanding scope and limits of qualitative and qualitative research methodologies.
MOLECULAR APPROACHES IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

Course code

PSCI611

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

8
The research methods course introduces student to principal and modern concepts of research. This course helps the student to build an analytical and systematic link between theory and practice. Students will be able to develop skills in carrying out literature search using electronic databases, catalogues and print media using proper referencing methods, conduct preliminary literature review, familiarize in experimental methods as well as practice analyzing and interpreting data. Students are expected to recognise the significance of technological innovations, professional and ethical responsibilities in research. Students will be able to analyze and present research results in writing and in oral presentations as well as understanding scope and limits of qualitative and qualitative research methodologies.
AREA ELECTIVE

Course code

PSCIXX1

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

8
.
AREA ELECTIVE

Course code

PSCIXX2

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

8
.
Second Semester
Philosophy of Science

Course code

PHIL601

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

8
This course will follow three main paths: Firstly it will introduce philosophy to doctoral students. The meaning of philosophy, its scope, its sub-branches and its different schools will be the subject topic of the first weeks. Then the course will focus on the relation of philosophy with the sources of knowledge and different sciences. Here, Rationalism, Empiricism and Intuitionism will be covered during the following weeks. In the remaining weeks the course will concentrate on philosophy of science and scientific ethics. Logical positivism, paradigm changes, falsificationism, the questions of “what is science”, “what is pseudo-science?”, “what is the relation between theory and reality?” are amongst topics that will be covered. Finally, the course will concentrate on ethical theories and will particularly cover scientific ethics.
ADVANCED PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Course code

PSCI602

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

8
This multidisciplinary, integrated course, introduces the students to the modern concepts and applications used in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences. This course, focused on principles of carrying out laboratory based, molecular, basic research, covers main techniques and technologies used in pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences as well as providing information on their daily use in research labs. Students are expected to learn and effectively used several search portals to access prominent papers in the field and read/reference/present the discussed techniques/discoveries effectively. They are also expected to write and present research proposals covering the discussed techniques and topics as well as evaluating their and their peers’ work critically.
SEMINAR

Course code

PSCI690

Credit

0

Theoretical

1

Practical

0

Ects

4
In the seminar course, students are expected to carry out literature review on the particular subject they are planning to develop their theses on. Students are expected to use published research articles and the electronic databases that they are presented on efficiently and excell at reaching the information needed to carry out a successful research project. While carrying out literature review, students will also be trained on forming a hypothesis and gaining critical thinking skills to reach the ability in critically evaluating both published and ongoing work as well as the project that they will be working on to complete their theses. The seminar course will introduce the students with scientific writing skills as well as enhancing their presentation skills in group setting.
AREA ELECTIVE

Course code

PSCIXX3

Credit

3

Theoretical

3

Practical

0

Ects

8
.
Third Semester
THESIS

Course code

PSCI600

Credit

0

Theoretical

0

Practical

0

Ects

30
This course includes supervisor independent research on a topic agreed between the student and the supervisor (a faculty member) that is also approved by the Administrative Committee of the institution of Graduate studies. Research leads to production of a thesis. It must provide contributions to the field of pharmaceutical sciences. Student must register to this course on no later than the fourth semester of his/her PhD. study. Thesis will be evaluated by a jury of five members of the university and two from other universities. The jury will decide if the subject is relevant to overall aims and objectives of the program and if the university facilities can cover the whole process.
QUALIFYING EXAM

Course code

PSCI650

Credit

0

Theoretical

0

Practical

0

Ects

30
.

Elective Courses

Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.

TRNC Applicants- Required documents:

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Diploma
  • Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
  • Documents to prove English proficiency for English language departments,
  • Scanned copy of passport or identity card.

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Students who are interested in pursuing advanced graduate studies leading to a master’s, doctoral degree, or professional doctorate degree for the Fall and Spring semesters every year. Applicants can directly apply online to our graduate programs using the application portal.

International Applicants- Required documents:

  • A valid Bachelor’s Degree and transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
  • A valid Master’s Degree and transcripts for each completed academic term/year.
  • Evidence of English Language competence: TOEFL (65 IBT) or IELTS (5.5). Students without these documents will take the CIU English proficiency exam on campus following arrival.
  • Scanned copy of international passport/birth certificate
  • CV
  • Ph.D. research proposal
  • Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application)

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Fee pe​r course     € 650,00
Fee for thesis (4 Semesters) € 2.600,00
Fee for seminar     € 200,00 
Scientific Foundation per course     € 150,00
Annual Registration Fee € 295,00
  VAT Exc.

There will be an additional bench fee of € 480 (exc. VAT) for this program for the usage of test kits.