Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology (PhD Pharmacology)
Program Overview
Offered by the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (FPS) at our campus in Islamabad.
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Program Description
PhD Pharmacology
Eligibility Criteria
Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology (PhD Pharmacology)
For Pakistani Nationals
To be eligible for admission to the program, a candidate shall possess MS/MPhil or its equivalent degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 on the 4.0 scale or minimum of 60% marks (in the annual system) in a relevant discipline from a recognized University/ Institution. However, a department may make more stringent criteria for any of its programs under prescribed manners.
The candidate must have carried out and successfully defended at least 6 credit hours of research work with dissertation/thesis in MS/MPhil or its equivalent degree.
The candidate must have passed securing 60% marks in the University / Departmental admission test in the subject or equivalent test conducted by an authorized / Recognized body of the HEC for admission in the program.
For International Students
To be eligible for admission to the program, a candidate shall possess MS/MPhil or its equivalent degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 on the 4.0 scale or minimum of 60% marks (in the annual system) in a relevant discipline from a recognized University/ Institution. However, a department may make more stringent criteria for any of its programs under prescribed manners.
The candidate must have carried out and successfully defended at least 6 credit hours of research work with dissertation/thesis in MS/MPhil or its equivalent degree.
The candidate must have passed securing 60% marks in the University / Departmental admission test in the subject or equivalent test conducted by an authorized / Recognized body of the HEC for admission in the program.
Admissions & Fee Structure
The Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology (PhD Pharmacology) doctoral degree program is being offered in the following location:
G-7 City Campus (Islamabad)
| Intake | Seats | Timings | Days | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring/Fall | 15 Male/Female | Evening | Week Days | Open |
Fee Structure (First Semester)
| For | Admission | Registration | Card | Tuition* | Exam* | Enrollment* | Lab* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani Nationals | PKR 23,172 | PKR 23,403 | PKR 578 | PKR 186,580** | PKR 17,260 | PKR 31,030 | - | PKR 282,023 |
** Tuition Fee For 10 Credit Hours @ PKR 18,658 Per Credit Hour
Notes/Instructions For Pakistani Nationals
- Fees exclude taxes & levies if applicable.
- University has discretion to revise course offering or credit hours, which may result in some variation in semester fees.
- University has discretion to revise fees & dues as deemed necessary by the authorities time to time.
Important Dates To Remember
| Period | Starts | Ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | 1st June 2026 | - | - |
Merit / Selection Criteria
The admission to a program shall be made on the basis of cumulative merit to be determined from the previous academic record, prescribed written test and interview.
The candidate must have passed securing 60% marks in the University / Departmental admission test in the subject or equivalent test conducted by an authorized / Recognized body of the HEC for admission in the program.
Merit Lists
No Merit Lists Published For This Program.
Degree Awarding Criteria
A student shall be required to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 throughout the period of study of the program
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
Riphah International University is pleased to offer generous financial assistance to deserving & qualifying students, which ranges from partial to full coverage of tuition.