TabsOverview Program Overview: The MSc in Biotechnology program was established in 2018 to accommodate the needs of qualified graduates in the field of biotechnology. The program is designed for those interested in investigating advanced knowledge and skills to develop new technologies and products to establish an economic-based research culture to serve the community and biomedical sector. CollegeInstitute for Research and Medical Consultations (IRMC)CampusAl RakahTrackScienceLevelPostgraduateLevelPostgraduate / Master's DegreeDegreeMScGenderFemale, MaleYears of study2Credit hours36Additional requirementsDefence for the thesisProgram Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding Illustrate advanced concepts, theories and applied biomedical solutions in biotechnology. Identify up-to-date laboratory techniques and their use in biotechnology. Explain the principles of research ethics, intellectual property, and commercialization in biotechnology. Skills: Apply advanced theories and concepts in different respective fields of biotechnology. Demonstrate up-to-date laboratory techniques and tools while practicing critical thinking and solving problem processes when analyzing research outcomes. Debate research problems, results, and thesis in scientific engagement cultures. Practice business modeling to support the commercialization of research products in the biomedical sector. Values: Demonstrate scientific ethics and integrity in different stages of research and social responsibilities. Contribute professionally to research teams nationally and internationally. Improve quality of life by serving the community Admission A bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: medical sciences, medicine, biomedical engineering, science, etc., with a GPA of 3.5 out of 5 or (3 out of 4). English Language Proficiency Certificate: IELTS score of (5) or an equivalent score in STEP and TOEFL. The program requires full-time students who can attend at a designated time during the evening. Pass the written exam and personal interview. Two reference letters. An employer’s approval letter. Study planFirst year Semester one Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite MSBE 801 Biochemistry & Cell Physiology 3 - - MSBE 802 Molecular Biology 3 - - MSBE 803 Advanced Statistics and Principle of Bioinformatics 2 - - Semester two Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite MSBE 820 Microbiology 3 - - MSBE 821 Immunology 3 - - MSBE 826 Neuroscience 2 - - MSBE 890 Entrepreneurship I: Translational Technology: From Intellectual Property to Licensing 2 - - MSBE 891 Research Methods & Scientific writing 1 - - Second year Semester one Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite MSBE 831 Genetic Engineering 2 - - MSBE 827 Nano-Biomaterials 2 - - MSBE 824 Endocrinology 2 - - MSBE 825 Stem Cell Biology & Regenerative Medicine 2 - - MSBE 892 Part A: Research Ethics, Part-B: Ethical, Legal, Regulatory Aspects of technology 3 - - MSBE 893 Entrepreneurship II 2 - - Semester two Course ID Course title Credit hours Contact hours Pre-requisite MSBE 894 Research Thesis 6 - -
