Admission Requirements

The applicant must hold a Master of Science degree in Comparative Anatomy, Embryology, and Animal Ecology, or any related specialization approved by the Department Council from one of the faculties at Egyptian universities, or an equivalent degree from any academic institution inside or outside Egypt recognized by the Supreme Council of Universities.

Target Group

Egyptians – Non-Egyptians (International students)

Application Periods

PhD applications are accepted during the following periods:

September – October

January – February

May – June

Program Duration

Minimum: 2 years

Maximum: 7 years

Credit Hours

60 credit hours

Program Rationale

Job opportunities after postgraduate studies, including:

•Research laboratories

•Biotechnology centers

•Assisted reproduction testing and research laboratories

•Experimental animal units

•Environmental and biological control authorities

•Participation in medical and pharmaceutical research

Skills Acquired by Graduates

This specialization opens wide opportunities for postgraduate studies, scientific research, and employment in research-related fields, including:

In scientific research:

•Studying the effects of drugs or natural substances on embryos and different organs.

•Research on congenital malformations and embryonic development.

•Studying assisted reproductive technologies.

•Toxicology research and environmental effects on animals.

•Working on animal models for studying human diseases.

Contact Information

Program Coordinator (Head of Department):

Dr. Hend Abdelkareem Mahmoud Mohamed

Hendabdelkarem@sci.asu.edu.eg

Program Website

https://science.asu.edu.eg/