Overview

Are you fascinated by nature's potential to unlock groundbreaking scientific discoveries? Pharmacognosy, or natural products research, delves into the chemistry, origins, and biological functions of small molecules found in nature—whether from plants, animals, fungi, or microbes across diverse environments, from forests to oceans.

This area of study dates back to the earliest herbal remedies developed by indigenous cultures, and continues to play a pivotal role in modern science.

What you will learn

If you're eager to be part of a field that merges ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science and contributes to the discovery of future therapeutics and innovations, the Pharmacognosy program at the University of Mississippi offers the perfect launchpad.

Research includes traditional techniques like compound isolation and structure analysis but also ventures into highly interdisciplinary territory, using molecular biology and advanced analytical chemistry to explore how natural products are biosynthesized and their roles within ecosystems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pharmacognosy
Biosynthesis
Advanced Biochemistry
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmacy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

30 SCH

30 - 36

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

The following items must be included in the online application:

Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which is from a faculty member in the applicant’s major study area. The letter writers will need to submit their letters themselves through the online system.
A statement of purpose
Undergraduate/graduate transcript(s). Please arrange for the official transcript(s) to be sent directly from your university to the graduate school. Only the graduate school can post the transcript(s) to the application system.

It is also possible to submit supporting documentation through the UM Graduate School’s online application system, such as:

List of publications
Research interest areas
Prior work experiences relevant to biomolecular sciences

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30150 USD / year

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30150 USD / year

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In-State

9990 USD / year

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Living costs

Oxford

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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What you will learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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