Faculty of Pharmacy
Postgraduate Programmes
1. Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Pharmacology and Toxicology)
Academic Degree
Overview:
The programme offers an MSc degree in Pharmacology and Toxicology. It is designed to equip graduates with advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills for academic, research, and industry careers.
Admission Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited Egyptian university, with at least a "Good" overall grade or equivalent recognized by the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities.
Programme Structure:
Total Credit Hours: 40 credit hours
Courses: 20 credit hours (2 general + 7 specialized courses)
Thesis: 20 credit hours
Duration: Minimum of two calendar years; maximum of five years.
Semester-based system.
Modules:
[Click here for modules and their descriptions]
Required Documents:
- Original Bachelor's degree certificate.
- Accreditation from the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities for international degrees.
- Original transcript.
- English proficiency certificate [Click here].
- ICDL certificate.
- Original birth certificate.
- Copy of national ID (for Egyptians) or passport (for non-Egyptians).
- 4 personal photos (4×6 cm).
- Original certificate of military service (for Egyptian males).
Admission Steps:
- Online application.
- Payment of application fees.
- Interview.
- Notification of acceptance.
- Submission of documents (during the first two weeks of the semester).
- Registration in modules.
2. Professional Master of Cosmeceuticals
Professional Degree
Overview:
This programme bridges pharmacy, dermatology, and cosmetic sciences, preparing graduates for careers in the cosmeceuticals industry through an advanced academic curriculum combined with field training.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or an equivalent degree recognized by the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities.
- Employer approval for study commitment (if employed).
- English proficiency (internal exam/IELTS/TOEFL).
Programme Structure:
Total Credit Hours: 50 credit hours
Courses + Research Project: 34 credit hours (Year 1)
Field Placements: 16 credit hours (Year 2)
Students must complete at least 75% of Year 1 credits before starting placements.
Completion in a minimum of two academic years; maximum of four years.
Modules:
Topics include Cosmetic Formulations, Cosmetic Technology, Quality Control, Marketing, and Dermatological Treatments.
[Click here for detailed module/round/project descriptions]
Required Documents:
- Original Bachelor's degree certificate.
- Accreditation from the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities for international degrees.
- Original transcript.
- English proficiency certificate [Click here].
- ICDL certificate.
- Original birth certificate.
- Copy of national ID (for Egyptians) or passport (for non-Egyptians).
- 4 personal photos (4×6 cm).
- Original certificate of military service (for Egyptian males).
Admission Steps:
- Online application.
- Payment of application fees.
- Interview.
- Notification of acceptance.
- Submission of documents (during the first two weeks of the semester).
- Registration in modules.
- Payment of tuition fees.
3. Professional Master of Pharmacovigilance
Professional Degree
Overview:
This specialized programme trains graduates in drug safety surveillance, clinical trial monitoring, regulatory affairs, and risk management, preparing them for roles in pharmaceutical companies, regulatory bodies, and research institutions.
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), or an equivalent recognized degree.
- Employer approval for study commitment (if employed).
- English proficiency (internal exam/IELTS/TOEFL).
Programme Structure:
Total Credit Hours: 50 credit hours
Courses: 32 credit hours (Year 1)
Field Training + Research Project: 18 credit hours (Year 2)
Students must complete at least 75% of Year 1 credits before starting training.
Completion in a minimum of two academic years; maximum of four years.
Modules:
Topics include Pharmacovigilance Systems, Clinical Trials and Ethics, Risk Management, Personalized Medicine, and Market Surveillance.
[Click here for detailed module/round/project descriptions]
Required Documents:
- Original Bachelor's degree certificate.
- Accreditation from the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities for international degrees.
- Original transcript.
- English proficiency certificate [Click here].
- ICDL certificate.
- Original birth certificate.
- Copy of national ID (for Egyptians) or passport (for non-Egyptians).
- 4 personal photos (4×6 cm).
- Original certificate of military service (for Egyptian males).
Admission Steps:
- Online application.
- Payment of application fees.
- Interview.
- Notification of acceptance.
- Submission of documents (during the first two weeks of the semester).
- Registration in modules.
- Payment of tuition fees.
Contact information
Reham Bondok
Executive Admin Assistant
Vice Dean’s Office for Research and Postgraduate Studies, Faculty of Pharmacy
Tel.: (+202) 26890000 Ext: 1806
Email: reham.bondok@bue.edu.eg
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