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Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Natural Products)

About the program

The program equips graduates with advanced research skills and research expertise with the aim of meeting the Kingdom's natural products needs in pharmacy. The program also prepares students for excellence in academic, industrial and health roles, and supports national progress by developing highly qualified cadres for the pharmaceutical sector in Saudi Arabia.

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Vision

The program aims to provide state-of-the-art advancements in the field of natural pharmaceutical products, graduating highly skilled master's degree holders with research capabilities and scientific expertise to serve the community.


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Mission

To equip graduates with the knowledge and skills required to excel in education and scientific research to serve the community.

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Objectives

1. Acquiring advanced knowledge and skills in the education and research of natural products.
2. Applying modern strategies in drug discovery from natural sources.
3. Developing professionals in education and research in the field of natural products.
4. Developing solutions to address challenges related to natural product applications.



Student Admission Requirements
Required Specialization Pharmacy graduates of the Faculty of Pharmacy only
Grade Requirement Good high
Entrance Exam nothing
General Capabilities Test for University Graduates Applicants must also complete a General Capabilities Test for University Graduates, with a minimum score required for eligibility.
English Language Proficiency Proficiency in English is required, with a minimum score of 4 on the IELTS exam or an equivalent score on other approved tests such as TOEFL or STEP.
Acceptance Criterion Admission decisions are based on a weighted evaluation criteria:
• GPA (50%)
• General Capabilities Test for University Graduates (40%)
• The proximity of the applicant’s specialization in the bachelor’s degree to the program’s specialization is (10%) evaluated by the scientific department.
Employer Approval Required
Program courses

(A)Compulsory courses- credit hours (8)

Course code and number Course title Credit hours
PC 800 Advanced instrumental analysis of pharmaceutical compounds 3
PT 801 Biostatistics 3
PC 892 Research Methodology 2

(B)Selective courses- credit hours (16)

Course code and number Course title Credit hours
NP 820 Structural elucidation of natural products 3
NP 821 Chromatographic and non-chromatographic separation methods. 3
NP 822 Chemistry of natural products. 3
NP 823 Alternative medicine. 2
NP 824 Plant and animal tissue culture. 2
NP 825 Biosynthesis of natural products. 1
NP 826 Selected topics in recent advances in the field of natural products. 2
NP 827 Microbial transformation of natural products. 2
NP 828 Quality control of herbal drugs 2
NP 895 Natural products seminar 2

(A)Thesis- credit hours (8)

Course code and number Course title Credit hours
NP 899 Thesis 8
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