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- Doctor of Philosophy Degree - Faculty |
Division of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Sciences DIVISION DIRECTOR: Fotios M. Plakogiannis, Ph.D. With specialization in Pharmaceutics Program Director: Anthony P. Simonelli, Ph.D.
The Doctor of Philosophy program offers a diversified program that is fundamentally based on scientific principles of chemistry and mathematics yet permits one to specialize in many areas of research and preformulation, including: solubility and stability; dosage forms design; development; controlled drug delivery dosage forms including oral, parenteral, transdermal, and nasal route of administration; manufacturing; and biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics. Accordingly, prerequisites to the core curriculum are courses in organic chemistry, physiology, pharmacology, calculus and differential equations. These background courses are all available at the University, and students who lack these prerequisites will be required to take the appropriate courses prior to the beginning of their doctoral studies. Degree Requirements Students who have earned an M.S. degree may receive up to 18 credits if the M.S. courses are appropriate. Plan of Study The plan of the study for the Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics is available from
the Division of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy Office.
Master of Science Degree (top) with specialization in:
Program Director, Fotios M. Plakogiannis, Ph.D. B1. Industrial Pharmacy (top) The primary goal of the program is to provide advanced study opportunities for individuals interested in various aspects of drug development in the pharmaceutical industry. The areas include pharmaceutical research development, manufacturing, unit operations and related activities. The program options provide for both thesis and non-thesis pathways, and considerable flexibility in program planning based upon the student's industrial experience. Degree Requirements Students taking the Non-Thesis option must complete 36 credits of course work and pass the written Comprehensive Examination. Students taking the Thesis Option must complete 33 credits of course work of which 6 credits are for Research and Thesis, PHS 060. Thesis students must register for PHS 060 in two consecutive semesters, 3 credits each semester. B2. Cosmetic Sciences (top) In keeping with the rapid changes and advances in the field of cosmetic science, the graduate program in cosmetic science provides an appropriate blend of coursework in the areas of chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, microbiology and pharmacy. These disciplines are coupled with their applications to the development and formulation of cosmetic products, and will serve to help the student to function more effectively in the cosmetic industry. Degree Requirements Students taking the Non-Thesis Option must complete 36 credits of course work and pass the written Comprehensive Examination. Students taking the Thesis Option must complete 33 credits of course work of which 6 credits are for Research and Thesis, PHS 060. Thesis students must register for PHS 060 in two consecutive semesters, 3 credits each semester. |
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