Comprehensive guide to the 4-year joint doctoral journey
Admission is open to candidates holding a Master's degree in a related field. Candidates must ensure they meet the following criteria:
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. |
Focus on compulsory core modules to build research competency.
| Semester | Courses |
|---|---|
| First | Research Methodology (3), Experimental Pharmacology (3), Chemometrics (3) |
| Second | Natural Products (3), Drug Design (3), Spectroscopic Analysis (3) |
Dissertation Research (18 Credits)
Students work under joint supervision from Aberdeen and Zarqa Universities.
Completion of Elective Courses and final defense.
| Semester | Activity |
|---|---|
| First | Adv. Pharmaceutical Technology (3) + Electives (6) |
| Second | Elective Courses (9) + Dissertation Defense |