Multidisciplinary Doctoral School, UVVG, IOSUD
PhD in Pharmacy
From molecule to medicine, from plant to therapy — the PhD in Pharmacy at UVVG offers you an applied research framework with real impact. You work alongside active researchers in phytochemistry, pharmaceutical technology, and nanomedicine, with access to dedicated laboratories and a network of international collaborations.
PhD Supervisors
The Pharmacy field brings together a team of accredited professors with expertise in phytochemistry, pharmaceutical technology, analytical chemistry, and nanomedicine, active in applied research and collaborations with the pharmaceutical industry and international academic institutions.
Program Structure
The PhD program in Pharmacy has a duration of 4 years (8 semesters) and comprises two mandatory components: the Advanced University Training Program and the Scientific Research Program.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The advanced training program is conducted based on a curriculum approved by CSUD and endorsed by the Senate. The mandatory courses provide a unified approach to scientific research and competencies in project management, research valorization, research ethics, and biostatistics.
Mandatory courses:
Scientific Research Methodology
Research Ethics
Design and Writing of a Scientific Paper
Statistical Processing of Experimental Data (I and II)
Research Project Management
Fundamental Principles in Using Information Technology for Research
Communication
Semester 2 concludes with the development of the Scientific Research Program Project — a document that defines the doctoral theme, objectives, methodology, and schedule of planned activities.
Graduates of research Master’s programs hosted by the Doctoral Schools may have mandatory courses recognized through a request addressed to the Doctoral School Council.
The research program is organized individually for each doctoral student by the PhD supervisor. Research activity is evaluated through four reports presented before the guidance committee:
Report 1 (sem. 3): Bibliographic report — current state of knowledge in the field
Report 2 (sem. 4): Bibliographic report — in-depth exploration of the doctoral topic
Report 3 (sem. 5): Intermediate research results
Report 4 (sem. 6): Intermediate research results
Evaluation is conducted with the following grades: excellent · good · satisfactory · unsatisfactory. The interval between two consecutive presentations cannot exceed 12 months.
The research program concludes with the preparation and public defense of the doctoral thesis (semester 7/8).
SDM periodically organizes specialized conferences with international collaborators to which all doctoral students are invited, regardless of their program stage.
Useful Information
Documents and procedures required throughout doctoral studies — from admission to completion.
Doctoral School Activities
Discover the latest public thesis defenses, research sessions, and conferences organized within the Doctoral Schools in Medicine, Pharmacy, and Dentistry.
