Overall SDG Alignment Evaluation:
The Doctor of Philosophy Program in Pathology is fundamentally dedicated to advancing human health through the in-depth study of disease mechanisms. The program's core mission is to produce high-caliber researchers who can create new knowledge and innovations for disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, making it a powerful contributor to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being). By training experts in cutting-edge research methodologies, including molecular pathology and ultrastructural analysis, the curriculum is a key driver for SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) within the biomedical and healthcare sectors. As an advanced research degree, it is a flagship for SDG 4 (Quality Education), cultivating the next generation of scientists and academics. Through its requirement for internationally recognized research, the program fosters the global knowledge-sharing and collaboration essential for SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-beingAlignment Summary: This program is centrally focused on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being by elucidating the fundamental mechanisms of disease. The curriculum provides an advanced, research-intensive education on systemic pathology, immunopathology, and molecular pathology, directly contributing to the research and development of new diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies for a wide range of human diseases.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| MD837101 | Systemic Pathology | Provides a comprehensive understanding of diseases affecting various organ systems, which is foundational for research into both communicable and non-communicable diseases (Target 3.3, 3.4). |
| MD837102 | Mechanisms of Diseases | Directly supports research for health and well-being (Target 3.B) by focusing on the fundamental cellular and molecular processes that underlie human diseases. |
| MD837201 | Immunopathology | Contributes to fighting communicable diseases by deepening the understanding of the immune system's role in disease, which is essential for developing vaccines and immunotherapies (Target 3.3). |
| MD837202 | Ultrastructural Pathology | Supports the development of advanced diagnostics by training experts in high-resolution imaging techniques for studying diseased cells and tissues (Target 3.B). |
| MD837203 | Molecular Pathology | Directly supports research to combat major non-communicable diseases like cancer (Target 3.4) by focusing on the molecular and genetic basis of disease. |
SDG 4: Quality EducationAlignment Summary: As a doctoral program, this curriculum represents the highest level of quality education. It is designed to cultivate expert researchers and academics by providing advanced training in scientific research and fostering a culture of lifelong learning, thereby contributing to the global knowledge economy in the biomedical sciences.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| MD839991 | Seminar in Pathology 1 | Enhances lifelong learning opportunities (Target 4.3) by providing a platform for critical analysis and discussion of current research, fostering the skills to create new knowledge. |
| MD839998/999 | Dissertation | Represents a capstone lifelong learning opportunity (Target 4.3), where students conduct original research, thereby acquiring superior technical and professional skills for employment and innovation (Target 4.4). |
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureAlignment Summary: The program drives innovation in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries. By providing advanced training in cutting-edge fields like molecular pathology and ultrastructural analysis, it enhances scientific research and upgrades the technological capabilities of sectors focused on diagnostics, drug development, and healthcare.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| MD837202 | Ultrastructural Pathology | Drives innovation (Target 9.5) in health by teaching advanced diagnostic technologies that are critical for research and development in the biomedical industry. |
| MD837203 | Molecular Pathology | Enhances scientific research and innovation (Target 9.5) by applying cutting-edge molecular techniques to understand and combat disease, fostering development in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors. |
| MD839998/999 | Dissertation | Fosters innovation by generating new knowledge that can be translated into novel diagnostics, therapeutic targets, and health technologies, thereby enhancing scientific research (Target 9.5). |
SDG 17: Partnerships for the GoalsAlignment Summary: The program's international scope and focus on globally relevant health issues inherently foster partnerships. The curriculum requires engagement with the international scientific community through seminars and research dissemination, promoting the knowledge-sharing and collaborations vital for achieving global health goals.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| MD839991 | Seminar in Pathology 1 | Promotes the global partnership for sustainable development (Target 17.6) by requiring students to engage with and present on the latest international research, fostering a culture of global knowledge-sharing. |
| MD839998/999 | Dissertation | Represents a significant contribution to global partnerships (Target 17.16) by creating new, publishable knowledge that is shared internationally to help solve critical health and disease challenges. |