Required Courses
A Master degree student in the first year of study has to complete the required courses in theoretical topics as well as state-of-the art of experimental work. These courses aim at having students acquire relevant knowledge, skills and lab experiences. In the second year, the Master degree student will choose a specialization in one of two tracks: Biomedical Sciences or Plant Technology (botany and agriculture). The program consists of 36 credit hours that are offered as follow:
- Required courses (18 credit hours) including theoretical and experimental laboratory work.
- Elective courses (12 credit hours) for either the Biomedical Sciences or Plant Technology tracks.
Major Requirements
Course Number | Course Name | Number of credits |
MBT700 | Colloquium | 0 |
MBT701 | Seminar Session 1 | 3 |
MBT702 | Siminar Session 2 | 3 |
MBT711 | Advanced Molecular Biology | 3 |
MBT712 | Advanced Topics in Cell Biology | 3 |
MBT713 | Research Methodology | 2 |
MBT714 | Social and Ethical Aspects of Biotec | 1 |
MBT715 | Biotec Instrum and Techniques | 3 |
MBT716 | Bioinformatics | 3 |
MBT717 | Exper: Design & Biostatistics | 2 |
MBT718 | Buisness Aspicts of Biotec | 1 |
MBT719 | Advanced Research Methodology & Ethics | 3 |
MBT900 | Research | 6 |
Comprehensive Exam (MBT715-MBT716) |
Major Elective
Course Number | Course Name | Number of credits |
MBT721 | Molecular Diagnostics | 3 |
MBT722 | Plant Tissue Culture | 3 |
MBT726 | Advanced Topics in Genomics | 3 |
MBT727 | Advanced Topics in Biotechnology Applic. | 3 |
MBT729 | Advanced Biochemistry | 3 |
In addition to the required courses, a student must complete a 6-credit hour practical project (thesis) and submit a thesis at the end of the project. After completing all requirements, a student is conferred a Masters degree in Biotechnology indicating the major area of specialization (i.e. Biomedical Sciences or Plant Technology).