M. Pharm (Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry)
(Updated; Jan. 2024)
M.Pharm (Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry) @ African College of Health
Definitions
Pharmacognosy is the study of plants and other natural substances as possible sources of drugs. Phytochemistry is the study of chemicals derived from plants (including the identification of new drug candidates derived from plant sources).
OBJECTIVES:
A multidisciplinary approach to plant (and other natural substances) identification, extraction, analysis (and more) in our ever changing world of
drug research & development.
Focusing on Plant Resources of the Tropical Africa (PROTA), as well as Plant Resources of the World (PROW). Emphasizing on the Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs) educational needs in particular.
This program focuses broadly on pharmacognosy and phytochemistry; Pharmacognosy plays a major role in the herbal drug studies in entirety, while Phytochemistry is the study of phytochemicals which are chemicals derived from plants.
CURRICULUM:
*Selected analytical methods, phytochemical tests, industrial processes and managerial skills of importance to (the) R & D and pharmaceutical industries were highlighted.
COURSE DURATION:
12 months (Asynchronous)
COURSE FEE:
700 USD per 4 weeks ( an additional fee of one-off 100 USD is required for application processing).
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
BHSc 'NAT', MBBS, BSN, B. Pharm and other health related degrees.
Mode of Instruction: Online (Machine Learning, Self-Paced).
Award Title: M.Pharm (Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry)
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
University graduates, health professionals and other individuals with an interest in Natural Pharmaceutical Sciences.
REGISTRATION: M.Pharm
Requirement(s) for Successful Completion:
Score(s) of 80% and above in all of the courses listed below;
Pharmacognosy (201)
Phytochemistry (202)
Spectroscopic identification of Organic Compounds (203)
Screening Methods in Pharmacology (204)
Industrial and Research aspects of Pharmacognosy (205)
Chromatographic Separation Technology (206)
Herbal Drug Technology (207)
Pharmaceutical Management Information
Systems 'PMIS' (208)
Good Herbal Processing Practices 'GHPP' for herbal medicines (209)
Ethic, Research, Training and Intellectual Property Issues; Herbal Medicinal Materials (210)
Good Manufacturing Practices 'GMP' for the Manufacture of Herbal Medicines (211)
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point 'HACCP' (212)
ACCREDITATION:
We are in the process of accreditation.
Contact:
African College of Health,
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
wa.me/+2349052389099
Email: africancollegeofhealth@gmail.com
Reg: https://bit.ly/2KWxbm1
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