Diploma

Professional Diploma in Plant Cell and Tissue Culture

School of Biotechnology
Location
On-Campus & Online

This program blends theoretical learning with hands-on laboratory sessions; participants gain the knowledge and confidence needed to carry out their own research and contribute to innovative agricultural and biotechnological products.

Teaching Hours
-2 Years
Starts

Starts

Oct 1, 2026

Credential

Credential

NU Certificate

Location

Location

On-Campus
& Online

Language

Language

English
(Arabic Support)

Program overview

This program is designed to provide students with a strong understanding of the concepts and techniques used in plant cell and tissue culture. It plays a crucial role in plant regeneration and micropropagation, and is widely used in areas such as modern biotechnology, agriculture, horticulture, and related industries. The curriculum combines theoretical learning with hands-on laboratory sessions, so that upon completion, participants gain the knowledge and confidence to conduct their own research and contribute to innovative agricultural and biotechnological products.

What You Will Learn

Become experts prepared for specialized roles in plant cell and tissue culture, with
advanced technological capability and entrepreneurial readiness

Contribute to creating more job opportunities in biotechnology, agrobiotechnology,
horticulture, and related research/education fields

Knowledge of the theoretical background in molecular, biochemical, and plant sciences
required for plant biotechnology

Proficiency in laboratory techniques used in plant biotechnology

Understanding of challenges and considerations related to growing and using transgenic
plants as food crops

Knowledge of the goals and needs of industrial enterprises using plant biotechnology to
develop new products

Ability to conduct research in plant biotechnology and related fields

Support national growth by training professionals who advance the biotechnology sector

Curriculum

Plant Cell and Tissue Culture Diploma Courses

  1. Plant Growth and Development
  2. Plant Nutrition and Growth Regulators
  3. Principles of Plant Tissue Culture Technology
  4. In-vitro Mutagenesis and Germplasm Conservation

  1. Cell Culture for Medicinal Plants and Biopharmaceuticals
  2. Biosafety and Bioethics
  3. Entrepreneurship
  4. Intellectual Property Rights

Research Project

Who Is This For

Early-career researchers

lab assistants and junior researchers aiming to specialize in plant biotechnology and in vitro culture techniques

Agricultural engineers and horticulture specialists

who is interested in micropropagation and commercial plant production

Plant breeding and genetics professionals

who want to use tissue culture for germplasm conservation, haploid production, and variation

Biotechnology professionals

working in R&D labs (including medicinal plant, biofertilizer, and crop improvement sectors)

Professionals in pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical companies

who is interested in plantderived compounds and secondary metabolite production

Quality control and compliance staff

who need deeper understanding of biosafety and bioethics
20,000 EGP