Description
The Program aims to graduate highly qualified
pharmacists with specialized expertise, positioning them to lead and transform
Saudi Arabia's pharmaceutical industry through advanced research and innovative
therapeutic solutions. The program's goals include equipping graduates with
specialized knowledge and skills in nanomedicine and biotechnology, fostering
research capabilities that drive innovation, advancing pharmaceutical research
by developing experts in nano-drug delivery and biotechnology, enabling local
innovation and leveraging nanotechnology for major disease breakthroughs in
Saudi Arabia, and enhancing the country's human capital in these fields. By
focusing on education and development in nanomedicine and biotechnology, the
program seeks to establish Saudi Arabia as a frontrunner in the pharmaceutical
industry.
Mission
To
graduate highly qualified pharmacists with specialized expertise in
pharmaceutics and nanomedicine, poised to lead and transform the pharmaceutical
industry in Saudi Arabia through advancement of research and developing
innovative therapeutic solutions.
Goals
- 1. To equip graduates with specialized knowledge and skills in nanomedicine and
biotechnology, fostering their research capabilities that drive innovation
within the pharmaceutical industry.
- 2. To
advance pharmaceutical research by developing experts in nano-drug delivery and
biotechnology, enabling local innovation and leveraging nanotechnology for
major disease breakthroughs in Saudi Arabia.
- 3. To
enhance Saudi Arabia's human capital in nanomedicine and biotechnology, thereby
establishing it as a frontrunner in the pharmaceutical industry, through
focused education and development in these promising fields.
Graduate Attributes
- 1. Apply advanced knowledge in pharmaceutics, nanomedicine, and biotechnology to develop nano-drug delivery systems.
- 2. Conduct innovative research, designing and analyzing experiments in Nano-Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- 3. Design nanotechnology-based therapeutic solutions to address major health challenges.
- 4. Communicate complex nanomedicine concepts, research findings, and innovative pharmaceutical solutions clearly and confidently to the scientific community.
- 5. Collaborate effectively across disciplines within pharmaceutical, scientific, industry and healthcare sectors.
- 6. Navigate and contribute to evolving technologies in pharmaceutics and nanomedicines.
- 7. maintain ethical scientific integrity in conducting research and interpreting results.
- 8. Pursue continuous learning and resilience to drive innovation in drug development.
Admission Criteria
- 1. Applicant should be a Saudi citizen or, if non-Saudi, on an official scholarship.
- 2. Applicant must have a Pharm.D. or Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from a Saudi University or any other accredited university with a minimum cumulative GPA of atleast 3.75 on a 5.0 scale or equivalent.
- 3. Applicant should have a record of good conduct and be medically fit.
- 4. Applicant should submit a minimum IELTS score 6.0 or TOEFL iBT of 60.
- 5. Applicant has to submit two letters of recommendation from her/his teaching faculty and/or work supervisors.
- 6. Applicant, if an employee, must provide his/her employer's official approval for joining the program and partial work-load relief.
- 7. The applicant must pass an interview with the program admissions committee.
Study Plan
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