Postgraduate Program: Master of Pharmacognosy
(Academic Year: 2026-2027)
- Accredited by (national/international bodies)
The postgraduate programs are approved/accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education under Ministerial Decision No. 1994 dated June 19, 2022, authorizing the commencement of the programs and determining student numbers in accordance with the Council of Private Universities.
What is the structure of the program?
Number of courses
13 courses + 1 Master’s Thesis >> 5 Faculty Requirements courses = 20 ECTS. 8 Pharmacognosy Program Requirements courses = 40 ECTS. Master’s Thesis = 60 ECTS Total = 120 ECTS.
Study duration (optimum and maximum number of years/semesters):
Minimum 2 years / 4 semesters and maximum 5 years / 10 semesters.
Language of instruction
English and Master's thesis must be written in English and requires an English proficiency certificate.
What are the qualifications needed to enroll in the program?
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD, or an equivalent specialization.
- Overall grade of at least Good.
- Grade of at least Very Good in specialization courses.
- Degree must be from a recognized Egyptian, Arab, or foreign higher education institution and validated by the Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities where applicable.
- Fulfillment of departmental requirements and approval of the Department and Faculty Councils.
- English proficiency: minimum TOEFL 70 or IELTS 6.5; native English speakers may be exempted.
- Required documents and forms must be submitted and applicable fees paid.
Important Announcements
- Applications are open from July 1 to August 30, 2026.
- No separate application fee is specified.
- Postgraduate Studies Office / Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy for further information and inquiries.
What are the program’s fees?
- Egyptian students: 12000 EGP per semester.
- International students: USD 2,000 per academic year.
- 50% off for Heliopolis University teaching assistants and employees.
- 25% for Heliopolis University Faculty of Pharmacy graduates.
- 25% for Faculty of Pharmacy graduates registered with the General/Sub-Pharmacists Syndicate, and for children of martyrs and specialized officers.
Only the highest applicable discount is applied if more than one condition is met.
- Flexible delivery through face-to-face, flipped classroom, distance learning/e-learning, and blended learning.
- Strong emphasis on advanced research and practical applications in natural products and pharmaceutical sciences.
- Specialized courses covering modern areas such as nanotechnology and herbal medicine, biotechnological production of natural products, advanced natural products chemistry, and quality control of herbs.
- Strong connection between research and real-world pharmaceutical applications, with the Faculty having connections with industrial partners including SEKEM, ATOS, and other pharmaceutical companies.
- Competitive fees and partnerships are dedicated to this program.
- Spectroscopy of Natural Products
- Nanotechnology & Herbal Medicine
- Biotechnological Production of Natural Products
Other distinctive courses include: Separation Techniques of Natural Products, Advanced Natural Products Chemistry, Quality Control of Herbs & Their Products, and Natural Cosmetics & Cosmeceuticals.
Ph. D. in pharmaceutical sciences - Pharmacognosy
Individual information sessions and one-to-one meetings are provided for interested applicants upon request. Applicants may contact the Faculty to arrange a session or meeting according to their needs.
- We offered tuition discounts and other types of scholarships, rather than merit-based scholarships.
How to apply for the program?
- Applications are submitted through the Postgraduate Studies Office at the Graduate Affairs Office, with the required documents and forms.
- Admission/interview: Applicants must pass a personal interview with a committee from the relevant department and obtain approval from the Department Council and Faculty Council.