To foster professional and intellectual development of physicians and scientists for in-depth understanding of molecular etiopathogenetic mechanisms of diseases with the development of new therapies and diagnostics, focused on high quality research based optimal patient care.

At ZU, we offer PhD in molecular medicine to:

• To produce subject experts and leaders with in-depth knowledge of molecular genetic mechanisms of disease processes and diagnostics at molecular level. 
• To provide training to the research scholars with skills in laboratory techniques pertaining to recent advances in molecular biology and genetics for better understanding & interpretation in laboratory diagnostics. 
• To provide physician and scientist relationships for research in basic molecular mechanisms involved in the investigation of clinical problems.
• To prepare graduates to apply leadership skills to meet the challenges faced by the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
• To train PhD students to the highest standards of modern education with the ability to perform independent and high-quality research for thesis, scientific manuscripts and grant applications.

The PhD programme prepares students to attain the educational objectives by ensuring that students demonstrate achievement of the following outcomes:

• Exhibit highest academic command and leadership qualities as institutional /departmental heads. 
• Display in-depth knowledge and skills for the molecular etiopathogenic mechanisms of diseases and the development of different strategies in molecular diagnostics and therapeutics.
• Possess strong knowledge for the skills to translate the basic research with the bench to bedside and industry approach.  
• Promote evidene based medicine approach for analysis in clinical problem in relation to genetics and molecular aspect and plan pre-clinical experiments.
• Conduct and participate in national and international workshops, conferences and symposiums to develop communication skills.
• Equipped with knowledge and skills for supervising basic and clinical sciences institutions, R & D organisations, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical trials units, genetic molecular biology and clinical laboratories.

Molecular medicine will provide an insight to physician scientists regarding the basic understanding of molecular genetic mechanisms of disease with development of molecular biology tools and identification of molecular targets for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of a diverse number of human diseases.

Academic Command: Eligibility for highest institutional/departmental positions.

Principal Investigator (PI): Leading research projects and laboratories, securing funding, and guiding research teams in innovative studies.

Research Scientist: Developing new biotechnological products and applications, such as gene therapies, vaccines, and diagnostic tools.

Academic Researcher: Working in universities or research institutes, conducting fundamental or applied research, and publishing findings in scientific journals.

Clinical Scientist: Collaborating with healthcare providers to integrate molecular research into clinical practice, improving patient diagnostics and treatment plans.

Healthcare and research Consultant: Advising healthcare organisations and researchers on the implementation of molecular medicine advancements.

Policy Advisor: Working with government agencies or NGOs to develop policies that incorporate molecular medicine advancements into public health strategies.

1. Advanced Research Methodology (2 credit hours)
2. Advanced Epidemiology (1 credit hour)
3. Molecular Biology & Genetics (3 credit hours)
4. Molecular Pathology (3 credit hours)

1. Advanced Biostatics (1 credit hour)
2. Molecular Medicine & Genetics (2 credit hours)
3. Advanced Research Techniques (3 credit hours)
4. Molecular Pharmacology and Drug Discovery (3 credit hours)