. --- Vision International Academy – Sweden (Uppsala) Postgraduate Studies Department Master of Pharmacy: Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants Program Overview A specialized scientific program focused on the study of drugs and active extracts from natural sources, aiming to graduate qualified researchers in this vital field. Primary Objectives: · Prepare specialized research and academic cadres capable of keeping pace with developments in drug discovery from natural sources. · Contribute to the pharmaceutical and research community. · Actively participate in healthcare. --- Study Duration and System Element Details Study System Credit hours (integration of coursework and research thesis) Typical Duration One academic year (12 months) --- Coursework First: Core Courses · Advanced Phytochemistry · Pharmacognosy · Chemistry of Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants · Herbal Pharmacology · Isolation and Identification of Natural Products · Natural Sources of Pharmaceutical Products · Medicinal Plants (Cultivation of Medicinal Plants) Second: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Courses · Medical Diagnosis and Treatment with Herbal Medicines · Diseases and Their Treatment with Medicinal Plants and Herbal Drugs Third: Modern Analytical Techniques · Chromatographic Techniques · Spectroscopy of Natural Products · Modern Separation and Isolation Methods Fourth: Applied and Research Courses · Application of Spectroscopy and Structure Elucidation · Drug Development and Evaluation · Receptor Theory and Drug Design Fifth: Elective Courses (Examples) · Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy · Marine Natural Products · Drug–Herb Interactions --- Program Summary · Location: Uppsala, Sweden · Study Method: Online – Distance Education · Degree: Master in Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants · Duration: One year (12 months) · Language: (English or Arabic, depending on what the academy offers) · Institution: Vision International Academy – Postgraduate Studies Department ---
*Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate Degrees – Vision International Academy – Sweden:* --- *1. Bachelor's Degree* - *Title*: Bachelor of Applied Medical Specialties - *Duration*: 12 to 24 months depending on the specialty and study plan - *Study System*: 100% online – live + recorded lectures - *Goal*: Build the student’s scientific and practical foundation in the specialty from zero until they become a specialist - *Available Specialties*: Clinical Nutrition, Applied Medical Sciences, Public Health, Physical Therapy, and others - *After Graduation*: Work as a freelance specialist, private clinic, online consultations *2. Master's Degree* - *Title*: Professional Master's in the Specialty - *Duration*: 12 to 18 months after the Bachelor's - *Study System*: Online + graduation project/applied research - *Goal*: Academic depth + scientific research skills + become a "consultant" in the field - *Specialties*: Master of Advanced Clinical Nutrition, Master of Healthcare Quality Management, Master of Public Health - *After Graduation*: Certified trainer, consultant for health projects, supervisor in medical centers, open a training center *3. Doctorate – Professional Doctorate / PhD* - *Title*: Professional Doctorate - *Duration*: 18 to 24 months after the Master's - *Study System*: Online + applied doctoral thesis on a real-world problem in the field - *Goal*: Highest professional academic degree. Become a "consultant doctor" + researcher + international lecturer - *Specialties*: Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition, Doctorate in Health Management - *After Graduation*: Title of "Doctor", academic lecturer, expert consultant for Ministry of Health/organizations, author and writer in the field --- *Common features across all 3 degrees at Vision:* 1. *Flexibility*: All are online, suitable for working students and residents in Yemen/Syria 2. *Practical Focus*: 80% practical with real-life cases, not just theoretical memorization 3. *Accreditation*: Professional certificates accredited by the Academy + external attestations 4. *Support*: Academic team supports you from enrollment to graduation + assistance with licensing *Important note for students*: Vision’s degrees are "accredited professional degrees" and strongly qualify you for freelance work, clinics, consulting, and training. If your goal is a "government job + licensing from the Medical Specialties Authority," you must verify the certificate equivalency with the Ministry of Higher Education in your country before enrolling.
