Post Graduate Diploma in Herbal Science

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Duration

1 Years

Level

Diploma After Graduation

Type

Diploma

Eligibility

Graduation

Post Graduate Diploma in Herbal Science is Diploma level Naturopathy course. It teaches the students with both scientific knowledge and a multifaceted, personal understanding of plants, empowering them to bridge the gap between traditional herbalism and modern science. This is one year duration course and its syllabus is divided into two semesters. After completion, the degree course the candidates have many options as far career is concerned.

Post Graduate Diploma in Herbal Science Eligibility

  • Graduation or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks
  • Some reputed colleges and institutes conduct entrance examination for admission.

Post Graduate Diploma in Herbal Science Syllabus

Syllabus of Herbal Science as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Subjects of Study

Introduction to Herbal Science

Microbiology, Immunology and Human body

Introduction to Herbal Science; Microbiology, Immunology and Human body

Environmental Botany

Man and Microbes

Fundamentals of Horticulture

Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

Pharmacology and Toxicology

Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry; Pharmacology and Toxicology

Plant Breeding

Biodiversity Conservation

Soil Environment

Cultivation of medicinal plants

Commercial aspects in herbal science

Cultivation of medicinal plants; Commercial aspects in herbal science

Instrumentation

Plants and Medicine

Propagation of Horticultural Crops

Aesthetics of Horticulture

Project work

Viva voce

Skill development (Field Visit Report)

 

Post Graduate Diploma in Herbal Science Colleges

Post Graduate Diploma in Herbal Science Course Suitability

The course is suitable for those students who are interested to study in Basic Science or Health Science majors. They should have understanding skills of scientific textbooks and articles, including avant-garde texts, of international literature regarding processing of medicinal plants and derivatives. Candidates must have the ability to apply skills for solving problems regarding recognition, harvest and preservation of medicinal plants, the control, distribution, purchasing of medicinal plant and derivatives. 

How is Post Graduate Diploma in Herbal Science Course Beneficial?

Candidates have plenty of opportunities in some of its specialized fields such as in Herbal Medicine, anthropology, Acupuncture, Naturopathy, Health Sciences, botanical medicine etc. It serves as a basis for further higher studies in this field such as Ph.D. and M.Phil. Herbal Science also helps to know such as product registration, laboratory testing including microbiology and heavy metals testing, product knowledge training, nutritional analysis and design of brochures and other promotional materials. They can also go for further research studies and join teaching fields.

Post Graduate Diploma in Herbal Science Employment Areas

  • Colleges and Universities
  • Research Institutes
  • Clinics & Hospitals
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Private Firms
  • Botanical Medicine Companies

Post Graduate Diploma in Herbal Science Job Types

  • Herbal Industry Representative
  • Herbal Entrepreneur
  • Quality Assurance Specialist
  • Teacher/Instructor
  • Production & Processing Specialist
  • Researcher
  • Herb Cultivator or Wild Crafter
  • Project Management Engineer
  • Pharmacist
  • Regulatory Affairs Manager
  • Naturopathic Physician
  • Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture Practitioner