Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology
| Code | 709 |
|---|---|
| School | School of Pharmacy |
| Department | Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology |
| Degree | Ph.D. |
| Apply | Apply |
Program Description:
Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology as a subdivision of pharmaceutical sciences deals with the use of nanotechnology in pharmaceutics, mainly in the area of drug delivery. It is a multidisciplinary field in which researchers from various fields of medicine, pharmaceutics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, immunology and toxicology can collaborate in order to apply the knowledge of nanostructures, nano-biosensors, and nano-biomachines to design novel drug delivery systems. Key points of research in pharmaceutical nanotechnology include: a) Development of nano-sized carriers for drug delivery through oral, parenteral, topical, and ophthalmic routes of administration. b) Development of functionalized targeted polymeric carriers for nucleic acid delivery (siRNAs, oligonucleotides, miRNAs, aptamers). c) Development of efficient nano-based anticancer drug delivery systems.
Objectives:
The Objectives is to provide the graduate students with an integrated training in the areas of design, preparation and analysis the nanoformulations. They should also be qualified to optimize conventional formulations and show capacity for continuing to make significant contributions in the field and conducting independent research projects.
Expected Competencies at the End of the Program
General Competencies*
Specific Competencies and Skills
At the end of the program, learners will gain full competency of the following:
- Knowledge on pharmaceutical systems and pharmacokinetics and biopharmaceutical rules
- Knowledge on structure and function of macromolecules, and organic compounds
- Knowledge on biochemical tests
- Knowledge on physical pharmacy rules
- Knowledge on basics of gene engineering, biomacromolecular engineering
- Knowledge on nanobiosensors, nanobiomachines, nanodrugs, vaccine and protein delivery nanotechnology
- Knowledge on nanophysics
- Knowledge on basics of cell and tissue culturing
- Knowledge on lipidic, carbonic, and polymeric nanostructures, nanofilters, and nanocrystals
- Knowledge on molecular labeling, multi drug resistance mechanisms, smart drug delivery systems, nanobiomarkers, and smart polymers
- Knowledge on immunepharmacology, immunegenetics, and nanotoxicology
Admission Requirements
General Requirement: To apply for this program, you will need to fulfill a number of requirements, which can be found in the Graduate Admission Requirements.
Specific Requiremetns: Holding a master's degree (MSc) in one of the fields of laboratory sciences, biotechnology, medical nanotechnology, medical nanobiotechnology, toxicology, pharmacology, physiology, biochemistry, biophysics, medical immunology, nutritions, genetic, genetic engineering, cellular biology, molecular biology, animal biology, medical microbiology, chemistry, polymer engineering, bioinformatics and medical engineering. or PharmD, DDS, DVS, MD degrees received in Iran or abroad
The eligible candidate should have successfully completed an approved related Degree program and should be proficient in English or Persian.
Admission Deadline
Tehran University of Medical Sciences has a rolling application system and reviews student applications all year round.
However, the deadline for the September intake is June 31.
Education Fees and Yearly Expenses
For complete and comprehensive information about fees and expenses, please refer to the Education Fees and Yearly Expenses section.
Duration: 4 years
Courses and number of credits:
Prerequisite courses: 6 out of 30 credits
Special Courses: 18 credits
Thesis: 20 credits
Total: 44 credits
Program Curriculum
For more information, please download the Program Curriculum of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology
Contact Information:
In case of any inquiries, you can contact the Office of International representative of the Department of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology , Tehran University of Medical Sciences through the following:
Contact Person: : Dr. Hamid Reza Adhami
Tel.: (+98 21) 6412 1280
Email : hr-adhami@tums.ac.ir
Address: Tehran, Enghelab Square, 16 Azar St., School of Pharmacy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
To contact the Office of International Admissions, please use the following information:
Tel.: (+98 21) 8890 2090-93, Ext.: 168
Email: admission@tums.ac.ir
Address: No. 21, Dameshgh St., Vali-e Asr Ave., Tehran 1416753955, Iran
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