Key Information
- Duration: Full-time, 42 months (3.5 - 5 Years)
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting February 2027 (apply before Jan 2027); Starting September 2027 (apply before Aug 2027)
Overview
Graduates will be well-prepared to provide innovative and high-quality services in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetics industries, particularly in fields related to pharmaceutical sciences.
Key facts
- The Pharmaceutical Sciences course offered at Eastern Mediterranean University is a multidisciplinary doctoral programme that consists 6 different modules in the field of pharmacy (Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Pharmacology and Pharmacognosis).
- Upon their enrolment to the programme, doctoral students select one of these modules and complete five area elective courses (total of 15 credits) along with three additional electives of their choice (total of 9 credits). Once they pass the doctoral qualification exam, they can begin their dissertation research.
Programme Structure
Research interests include:
- pharmaceutical
- cosmetic
- and herbal food supplement industries
- hospital pharmacies and clinics
- pharmaceutical research labs and centers
- genetic research institutes
- complementary therapy centers
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements:
- To have a degree from the Faculty of Pharmacy or to have completed a master’s degree in fields such as Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, etc.
- To obtain the minimum score in English Proficiency examinations: YÖKDİL: 66, IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL (PBT): 548, TOEFL (CBT): 211, TOEFL (IBT): 79, EMU English Proficiency Exam: 75. Candidates who fail to present any English Proficiency Certificate may take the proficiency exam carried out by EMU Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. Non-residents: 764 AUD / module (≈ 550 USD / module).
Additional Details
Registration fee per course:
- TRNC 25.000 TL
- Turkish students: 30.000 TL
- International: 550$
Living costs
Famagusta, Northern Cyprus: 66-107 AUD / month
Scholarships are available. See programme website for details.