Transcript Master of Science in Pharmacy Program in Pharmaceutics (M

Master of Science in Pharmacy
Program in Pharmaceutics
(M.Sc. in Pharm.)
by
Department of Pharmacy
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
and
Graduate School
Chulalongkorn University
Objectives
The fast-pacing pharmaceutical technology nowadays focuses on the development of
novel delivery systems to optimize drug absorption or site-specific delivery of
bioactive compounds unable to be effectively delivered by conventional dosage
forms. Such novel systems include micro-/nano-particulate carriers, liposomes, drugpolymer conjugates, as well as various viral and non-viral vectors. These systems are
utilized to facilitate membrane uptake of drugs, macromolecules, and genetic
materials.
The M.S. program in Pharmacy offered by the Department thus aims to orientate the
students with the above trends by offering courses and training experiences in
formulation development, stability evaluation, advanced drug delivery technology,
biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics. The prospective students also have a
choice to conduct research in their particular area of interest such as drug delivery
systems development, bioavailability and bioequivalence studies, pharmacokinetic
research, as well as development of products based on natural resources for
pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmeceutical uses. The specific purposes of the
program are:
1. To produce qualified graduates with research experiences in the development of
effective delivery systems for therapeutic (and cosmetic) purposes.
2. To create innovative knowledge in the field of pharmaceutical sciences to serve the
scientific community through publication
Program of study
A total of 36 credit hours are required for Master of Science in
Pharmacy.
1. Course work
18
credits
Required core courses
12
credits
Elective courses
6
credits
2. Thesis
18
credits
1. Course work
1.1 Required
core courses
(12 credits)
3301630
3301631
3301632
3301633
Seminar in Pharmaceutics
1(1-0-3)
Special Problems in Pharmaceutics
1(0-3-1)
Stability of Pharmaceutical Products
2(2-0-6)
Experimental Methodology in Pharmaceutics 2 (2-0-6)
3301634 Advanced Biopharmaceutics
3301736 Statistics in Pharmaceutics I
3301637 Applied Physical Pharmacy
2(2-0-6)
2(2-0-6)
2(1-3-4)
1.2 Elective
courses
3301730
3301731
3301732
3301733
3301734
3301735
(6 credits)
Microencapsulation Techniques 2(1-3-4)
Drug Delivery Systems
2(2-0-6)
Applied Pharmacokinetics 2(2-0-6)
Liposome Technology
2(1-3-4)
Statistics in Pharmaceutics II 2(2-0-6)
Bioavailability and Bioequivalence
Assessment
2(2-0-6)
2. Thesis (18 credits)
3301813 Thesis
Admission requirements
1. Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from accredited universities or 5th year
pharmacy students currently enrolled in the last semester with good academic
standing.
2. Other requirements as announced annually or as considered by the administrative
committee.
For more information please contact :
Department of Pharmacy
Chulalongkorn University
TEL: 662-218-8400-1
Fax: 662-218-8401