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Research focus area: Drug research and Development Faculty of Health Sciences, North-West University, South Africa
Most of the members of this focus area are employees of the School of Pharmacy and also registered Pharmacists. They act as tutors for academic interns during their Masters degree studies. We have 12 NRF-rated members in this focus area.
Front:
Proff. Jeanetta du Plessis, Wilna Liebenberg, Antonie Lotter, Douglas
Oliver, Tiaan Brink
Sub-programmesDrug design and mechanisms in neuropsychiatry and neuroprotectionIn this sub-programme there are several internationally recognized researchers with expertise in chemical synthesis of organic compounds, chemical-physical characteristics, structure-activity relationship and drug design, metabolism, inborn errors of metabolism, analytical method development, mitochondrial studies etc. The group also focuses on the diseases and therapy of the central nervous system (CNS), specifically anxiety and stress-related disorders, and the involvement of neurodegeneration. The sub-programme aims to develop animal models of neurological and psychiatric illnesses (in vitro and in vivo) with the aim of improving our understanding of the biological basis and pharmacological treatment of a given disorder.
Drug DeliveryDrug delivery has an excellent team working on drug delivery processes across biological membranes in order to enable more efficient bioavailability and delivery of drugs and the development of novel cost effective drug delivery systems. Research on the physico chemical aspect of formulation for industry is also our core business. Post graduate programmesAll post graduate programmes are managed by the focus area. We offer Masters, Ph.D as well as Post Doctoral training. Students can do an academic internship during their Masters degree studies in the School of Pharmacy.
Magister ScientiaeIn the School of Pharmacy a M.Sc. can be obtained in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmaceutics. Admission requirementsStudents in possession of a four year B.Sc.(Farm), or B.Pharm. degree, or a Hons.B.Sc. in a relevant field of study or a qualification deemed equivalent by the Senate, will be admitted. In the case of a three year B.Sc.(Farm) or B.Pharm. degree, additional courses as determined by the Subject Leader will be required.
Minimum durationThe minimum duration of the study is one year. Courses
CurriculumThe curriculum consists of
Philosophiae DoctorAdmission requirementsA relevant M.Sc. or M.Pharm. degree or any qualification deemed equivalent by the Senate. Minimum durationThe minimum duration of the study is two years. Courses
CurriculumThe study consists of original research leading to a thesis and/or additional examination papers as determined by the Programme co-ordinator and supervisor. For more information please contact usProf. Jeanetta du PlessisDirector Research Focus Area 9.2
Telephone: +27
(0) 18-299 2274 Linda GrimbeekAdministrative officer
Telephone: +27
(0) 18-299 4015
Fax: +27 (0)
18-2935219
Private Bag
x6001
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