Admission Requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Botany (general or specialized track) in accordance with the academic regulations of the program.

Application Periods:

Applications for the Master's program are accepted at the beginning of the academic year during the following periods:

• • September – October
• • January – February
• • May – June
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Program Duration:

• • Minimum: 1 year
• • Maximum: 7 years
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Program Credit Hours:

48 credit hours

Program Advantages:

• • Offers an integrated and multidisciplinary curriculum that combines plant taxonomy, plant ecology, algal studies, bryology, paleobotany, biodiversity, environmental pollution, and climate change studies in Egyptian ecosystems.
• • Enables students to study plant species from taxonomic classification through ecosystem-level analysis, incorporating both scientific and applied perspectives.
• • Focuses on medicinal and economically important plants, as well as industrial applications, linking academic study with practical applications in the fields of pharmacy, agriculture, and industry.

Skills Acquired by Graduates:

• • Provides flexibility through elective courses such as remote sensing, algal biotechnology, desert ecology, bryology, and paleobotany, allowing students to specialize according to their interests.
• • Prepares graduates for academic and scientific research careers.
• • Develops the ability to apply scientific knowledge to practical challenges in pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial sectors.
• • Enhances analytical, research, and environmental assessment skills related to biodiversity and ecosystem studies.