Health, herbal studies and product quality
Phytotherapy and Herbalism
Postgraduate studies focused on the scientific foundations of herbal medicine, the quality of herbal raw materials, pharmacology, pharmacognosy and the practical use of medicinal plants.
- Duration
- 2 semesters
- Delivery mode
- Hybrid
Study organisation
Studies are delivered in a hybrid format.
About the programme
The programme combines knowledge of herbalism, phytotherapy, biology and health sciences. It covers, among other areas, the assessment of herb quality, the technology of herbal preparations, pharmacology, pharmacognosy, dietetics, human physiology and the use of herbal medicine in selected therapeutic areas.
Programme objectives
To develop the theoretical and practical knowledge needed for the informed use of medicinal plants, assessment of herbal raw materials and preparation of herbal products.
Who is it for?
- People interested in phytotherapy and natural methods of supporting health
- Graduates of medical and natural science programmes
- People wishing to broaden their knowledge of the practical use of medicinal plants
Study programme
- Foundations of herbal medicine
- Psychology of working with patients
- Herbalism and herbal medicine in Poland and worldwide
- Active plant constituents
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Dietetics and nutritional physiology
- Assessment of herb quality
- Biotechnology of medicinal plants
- Technology of herbal medicinal products
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacognosy
- Herbal medicine in nervous and cardiovascular system disorders
- Herbal medicine in genitourinary disorders
- Herbal medicine in respiratory disorders and inflammatory conditions
- Herbal medicine in gastrointestinal disorders
- Herbal medicine in skin care and skin disorders
- Herbal medicine in paediatrics
- Herbal medicine in endocrinology and gynaecology
- Ecological medicine in the treatment of lifestyle diseases
- Herbal commodity science
- Storage and trade of herbal and medicinal products
- Labelling and use of medicinal products
- Herbs in selected medical conditions
- First aid
Admission requirements
- A degree from a first-cycle or second-cycle higher education programme.
Programme completion
The MANS source states that an additional certificate related to the herbalist-phytotherapist profession is issued.
Admissions
Admission is conducted in accordance with the current MANS rules for postgraduate studies.
Current document requirements and organisational information should be presented on the basis of the University's current admissions information.
Tuition fees
Current tuition and fee information should be presented on the basis of the applicable MANS rules and regulations governing payments.