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Master of Science in Pharmacognosy and Natural Medicine Sciences

A Master of Science (M.S.) in Pharmacognosy and Natural Medicine Sciences is a specialized postgraduate degree that focuses on the scientific study of medicines derived from natural sources—such as plants, microbes, and animals.

Entry Requirements

An honors degree in Health Sciences, Chemistry or Biological Sciences

Fees Structure

Ugandan Students

International Students

Course Modules

Module Code Module Title Credit Unit Core/Elective
MPH6101 EPIDEMIOLOGY 3 core
MPH6102 BIOSTATISTICS 4 core
MPH6104 SURVEY DESIGN AND RESEARCH METHODS 3 core
MPT6101 INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOGNOSY AND NATURAL MEDICINE SCIENCE 5 core
MPT6102 PHARMACOBIOTECHNOLOGY 5 core
MPT6103 CHEMISTRY OF NATURAL DRUGS I 5 core
MPH6206 HEALTH POLICY, PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT 3 core
MPT6203 CHEMISTRY OF NATURAL DRUGS II 5 core
MPT6204 PHARMACOLOGY OF NATURAL DRUGS 5 core
MPT6205 COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES 5 core
MPT6206 PRODUCTION OF NATURAL DRUGS/MEDICINES, SUPPLY CHAIN AND REGULATIONS 4 core
MPT6207 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL OF NATURAL DRUGS/MEDICINES PRODUCTS 3 core
EDU7101 INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING, LEARNING, ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION 5 core
MPT7107 INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENTS 5 core
MPT7108 RESEARCH PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT 5 core
RSR7101 RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH, SCIENTIFIC WRITING & RESEARCH COMMUNICATION 4 core
MPT7208 RESEARCH DISSERTATION 5 core