Admission Requirements

Admission is open to candidates holding a Master's degree in a related field. Candidates must ensure they meet the following criteria:

Program Structure (54 Credits)

The program spans 4 years of full-time study:

Component Credits Description
Coursework 36 Hours 21 Compulsory + 15 Elective credits. Delivered via Online, Blended, and Face-to-Face modes.
Dissertation 18 Hours Original research conducted during Year 2 & 3 under joint supervision.

Guidance Plan: Year by Year

Year 1: Coursework Phase

Focus on compulsory core modules to build research competency.

SemesterCourses
First Research Methodology (3), Experimental Pharmacology (3), Chemometrics (3)
Second Natural Products (3), Drug Design (3), Spectroscopic Analysis (3)
Year 2 & 3: Research Phase

Dissertation Research (18 Credits)

Students work under joint supervision from Aberdeen and Zarqa Universities.

Year 4: Advanced Studies & Defense

Completion of Elective Courses and final defense.

SemesterActivity
First Adv. Pharmaceutical Technology (3) + Electives (6)
Second Elective Courses (9) + Dissertation Defense