1. 1 THE MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM IN PHARMACY (PHARMACOGNOSY) Pharmacognosy is a dynamic and integrated science that requires knowledge of botany, organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology and computer science. The aim of the M. Sc. Program is to provide pharmacists who intend to work for the government or in the pharmaceutical industry with in-depth knowledge and research experience in pharmacognosy. The program focuses on 4 major areas: (1) Natural Product Drug Discovery (2) Phytomedicinal Biology, including bioassays and molecular biology of medicinal plants (3) Phytopharmaceutical Development (4) Medical Ethnobotany

2. 2 I. Thai applicants : 1. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in PHARMACY. 2. A written examination in pharmacognosy and an interview are to be arranged.. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS II International applicants : 1. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in PHARMACY. 2. Applicants are considered on an individual basis. 3. An official transcript of undergraduate study and three letters of recommendation are required.

3. 3 1.Students must complete 36 credits (18 credits of formal courses and 18 credits of thesis). 2.The core courses are Advanced Pharmacognosy techniques I & II, and Thai Medicinal Plants and Indigenous Drugs I & II. 3.In addition, seminars, a thesis and a final oral examination must be completed. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

4. 4 SCHOLARSHIPS A limited number of teaching and research assistantships are available. FURTHER INFORMATION Contact: Dr. Kittisak Likhitwitayawuid Department of Pharmacognosy Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Chulalongkorn Univerisity Bangkok 10330, Thailand E-mail: Kittisak.L@chula.ac.th Tel: +662-218-8360 Fax: +662-218-8357