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Vision International Academy – Sweden (Uppsala)
Undergraduate Studies Department
Bachelor 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 professionals 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.
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Study Duration and System
Element Details
Study System Credit hours (integration of coursework and research thesis/project)
Typical Duration One academic year (12 months)
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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
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Program Summary
· Location: Uppsala, Sweden
· Study Method: Online – Distance Education
· Degree: Bachelor in Pharmacognosy and Medicinal Plants
· Duration: 4year )
· Language: (English or Arabic, depending on what the academy offers)
· Institution: Vision International Academy – Undergraduate Studies Department
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