Doctor of Philosophy Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences
(International Program / Revised Program 2018)

Program

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Program	Doctor of Philosophy Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences (International Program)
Philosophy	The Doctor of Philosophy Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences is designed to produce scholars and researchers with a high level of competence in the field of pharmaceutical sciences and to prepare graduate students who can perform independent research with practical skills through experience in the laboratory and thesis. Students are trained to demonstrate creativity and ability in applying knowledge and technology from interdisciplinary fields of pharmaceutical sciences, and to also create new body of knowledge from integrating these interdisciplinary subjects. The program prepares pharmaceutical scientists for careers in academia, business and industrial settings, as well as international community and public sectors
Objective	1) To produce Ph.D. graduates imbued with responsible leadership in pharmaceutical sciences and to produce qualified professionals who can advance science and medical technology in pharmaceutical sciences according to the Science of the King for sustainable development of public health in Thailand 2) To produce researchers who demonstrate the capability to acquire new knowledge or theory in pharmaceutical sciences independently, as well as competative skills in advance research that will support sustainable both domestic, and international pharmaceutical industries

Applicant qualifications

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Requirements of a study plan as the followings 1) Study Plan Requirements  Plan 1.1 and 2.1   - Holder of a Master degree in pharmacy, science, or other related fields of study  Plan 1.2 and 2.2   - Holder of a Bachelor degree in pharmacy or related fields with a minimum GPA of 3.50 (or equivalent) on a 4.00 scale 2) English examination result according to the committee of Higher Education council or to the announcement of Silpakorn University as of standard English proficiency test for the admission of doctorate study (Appendix A) 3) Accordance with Silpakorn University’s 2007 Regulations on Graduate Study and/or later revision (see Appendix A) and/or updated amendment 4) Other qualifications may also apply as reviewed by authorized committee of the Faculty of Pharmacy based on work or research experience

Program structure

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1) Plan 1.1

Core courses (non-credit)	4	Credits
Thesis (equivalent to)	48	Credits
Credits earned from entire program	48	Credits

2) Plan 1.2

Core courses (non-credit)	7	Credits
Thesis (equivalent to)	72	Credits
Credits earned from entire program	72	Credits

3) Plan 2.1

Core subjects	4	Credits
Elective courses not less than	8	Credits
Thesis (equivalent to)	36	Credits
Minimum credits earned from entire program	48	Credits

4) Plan 2.2

Core subjects	7	Credits
Elective courses not less than	17	Credits
Thesis (equivalent to)	48	Credits
Minimum credits earned from entire program	72	Credits

Teaching Management

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Teaching Management	Arrange teaching on official days and times
Length of study	Plan 1.1 and 2.1  3-year program Plan 1.2 and 2.2  4-year program
Study Venue	Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University Sanam Chandra Palace Campus, 6 Ratchamankanai Road., Phra Pathom Chedi Sub-district, Mueang District, Nakhon Pathom 73000 Thailand

Career paths options after graduation

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1) Researcher in pharmaceutical production, analytical and quality control laboratory 2) Academic in pharmaceutical sciences 3) Consultant in pharmaceutical sciences 4) Lecturer in postgraduate study in public and private university 5) Self employed business

Plan 1.1

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Core Courses (non-credit) 4 credits

551 641	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences I	1*(0-3-0)
551 642	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences II	1*(0-3-0)
551 643	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences III	1*(0-3-0)
551 644	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences IV	1*(0-3-0)

Thesis (equivalent) 48 credits

550 905

Thesis

48 Credits

Plan 1.2

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Core Courses (non-credit) 7 credits

551 641	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences I	1*(0-3-0)
551 642	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences II	1*(0-3-0)
551 643	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences III	1*(0-3-0)
551 644	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences IV	1*(0-3-0)

Thesis (equivalent) 72 credits

550 905

Thesis

72 Credits

Remark * non-credit courses, assessed as S/U

Plan 2.1

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Core Courses 4 credits

551 641	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences I	1(0-3-0)
551 642	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences II	1(0-3-0)
551 643	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences III	1(0-3-0)
551 644	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences IV	1(0-3-0)

Elective Courses 8 credits minimum, Choose from one of or any specialty subject(s) below

Biopharmacy Subjects

561 401	Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology	3(3-0-6)
561 403	Instrumentation in Molecular Biology	1(1-0-2)
561 502	Advanced Human Physiology	3(3-0-6)
561 503	Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology for Biopharmaceuticals Development	2(2-0-4)
561 505	Applied Microbiology	2(2-0-4)
561 506	Applied Immunology	2(2-0-4)
561 507	Molecular Virology	2(2-0-4)
561 531	Special Problems in Pharmaceutical Sciences I	2(1-3-2)
561 532	Special Problems in Pharmaceutical Sciences II	1(0-3-0)
561 533	Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology Laboratory	1(0-3-0)
561 534	Cellular and Molecular Bacteriology	2(1-3-2)
561 535	Applied Microbiology Laboratory	1(0-3-0)
561 601	Signal Transduction	2(2-0-4)
561 602	Biological Assay	2(2-0-4)
561 603	Advanced Application of Drug Biotransformation	3(3-0-6)
561 604	Advanced Cellular and Molecular Bacteriology	1(1-0-2)
561 605	Current Topics in Advanced Biopharmaceutical Sciences	1(1-0-2)
561 606	Advanced Immunology	3(3-0-6)
561 631	Bioinformatics in Pharmaceutical Sciences	3(2-3-4)
561 632	Biological Assay Laboratory	1(0-3-0)

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Subjects

564 501	Advanced Instrumental Method of Analysis	4(2-6-4)
564 502	Advanced Organic Pharmaceutical Chemistry
564 503	Structure Elucidation of Organic Compounds	3(3-0-6)
564 504	Advanced Drugs Design	3(3-0-6)
564 505	Special Problems in Advanced Pharmaceutical Chemistry	3(1-6-2)
564 506	Current Topics in Pharmaceutical Chemistry	2(2-0-4)
564 601	Pharmaceutical Synthesis	3(2-3-4)

Pharmacology and Toxicology Subjects

565 603	Systemic Pharmacology	4(4-0-8)
565 604	Advanced Pharmacology	4(4-0-8)
565 605	Advanced Toxicology	3(3-0-6)
565 702	Research Methods in Pharmacology and Toxicology	2(1-3-2)
565 703	Receptor Pharmacology and Signal Transduction	3(3-0-6)
565 706	Principle and Applications of Toxicology	2(2-0-4)
565 802	Current Topics in Pharmacology and Toxicology	2(2-0-4)
565 803	Special Problems in Pharmacology and Toxicology	2(0-6-0)
565 804	Genetic Technology and Gene Therapy	3(2-3-4)

Herbal Science and Natural Products Subjects

551 604	Development of Pharmaceutical Products from Medicinal Plants	3(2-3-4)
551 607	Natural Bioactive Compounds	3(2-3-4)
551 610	Community Pharmacognosy	3(2-3-4)
551 401	Medical Herbs	3(2-3-4)
551 501	Chemistry of Natural Products	4(3-3-6)
551 502	Separation Techniques for Medicinal Plants	3(2-3-4)
551 503	Advanced Research in Natural Products	3(2-3-4)
566 712	Analysis of Natural Products	3(2-3-4)
566 732	Biotechnology for Medicinal Plants Research	3(2-3-4)

Thesis (equivalent) 36 credits

550 905

Thesis

36 Credits

Plan 2.2

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Core Courses 7 credits

551 531	Advanced Research Methodology in Pharmaceutical Sciences	3(3-0-6)
551 642	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences I	1(0-3-0)
551 643	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences II	1(0-3-0)
551 644	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences III	1(0-3-0)
551 643	Seminar in Pharmaceutical Sciences IV	1(0-3-0)

Elective Courses 17 credits minimum, Choose from one of or any specialty subject(s) below

Biopharmacy Subjects

561 401	Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology	3(3-0-6)
561 403	Instrumentation in Molecular Biology	1(1-0-2)
561 502	Advanced Human Physiology	3(3-0-6)
561 503	Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology for Biopharmaceuticals Development	2(2-0-4)
561 505	Applied Microbiology	2(2-0-4)
561 506	Applied Immunology	2(2-0-4)
561 507	Molecular Virology	2(2-0-4)
561 531	Special Problems in Pharmaceutical Sciences I	2(1-3-2)
561 532	Special Problems in Pharmaceutical Sciences II	1(0-3-0)
561 533	Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology Laboratory	1(0-3-0)
561 534	Cellular and Molecular Bacteriology	2(1-3-2)
561 535	Applied Microbiology Laboratory	1(0-3-0)
561 601	Signal Transduction	2(2-0-4)
561 602	Biological Assay	2(2-0-4)
561 603	Advanced Application of Drug Biotransformation	3(3-0-6)
561 604	Advanced Cellular and Molecular Bacteriology	1(1-0-2)
561 605	Current Topics in Advanced Biopharmaceutical Sciences	1(1-0-2)
561 606	Advanced Immunology	3(3-0-6)
561 631	Bioinformatics in Pharmaceutical Sciences	3(2-3-4)
561 632	Biological Assay Laboratory	1(0-3-0)

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Subjects

564 501	Advanced Instrumental Method of Analysis	4(2-6-4)
564 502	Advanced Organic Pharmaceutical Chemistry
564 503	Structure Elucidation of Organic Compounds	3(3-0-6)
564 504	Advanced Drugs Design	3(3-0-6)
564 505	Special Problems in Advanced Pharmaceutical Chemistry	3(1-6-2)
564 506	Current Topics in Pharmaceutical Chemistry	2(2-0-4)
564 601	Pharmaceutical Synthesis	3(2-3-4)

Pharmacology and Toxicology Subjects

565 603	Systemic Pharmacology	4(4-0-8)
565 604	Advanced Pharmacology	4(4-0-8)
565 605	Advanced Toxicology	3(3-0-6)
565 702	Research Methods in Pharmacology and Toxicology	2(1-3-2)
565 703	Receptor Pharmacology and Signal Transduction	3(3-0-6)
565 706	Principle and Applications of Toxicology	2(2-0-4)
565 802	Current Topics in Pharmacology and Toxicology	2(2-0-4)
565 803	Special Problems in Pharmacology and Toxicology	2(0-6-0)
565 804	Genetic Technology and Gene Therapy	3(2-3-4)

Herbal Science and Natural Products Subjects

551 604	Development of Pharmaceutical Products from Medicinal Plants	3(2-3-4)
551 607	Natural Bioactive Compounds	3(2-3-4)
551 610	Community Pharmacognosy	3(2-3-4)
551 401	Medical Herbs	3(2-3-4)
551 501	Chemistry of Natural Products	4(3-3-6)
551 502	Separation Techniques for Medicinal Plants	3(2-3-4)
551 503	Advanced Research in Natural Products	3(2-3-4)
566 712	Analysis of Natural Products	3(2-3-4)
566 732	Biotechnology for Medicinal Plants Research	3(2-3-4)

Thesis (equivalent) 48 credits

550 905

Thesis

48 Credits