Program Mission
The mission of the MS program in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics remains in line with the educational mission and vision of the University. It provides students with deep understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts in: protein structure and function; regulatory mechanisms governing biochemical pathways; genetics including epigenetics and recent advances in genomics sequence analysis using computational and artificial intelligence tools. Upon the successful completion of their MS in Biomedical Sciences, graduate students while adhering to ethical standards, will acquire cognitive, technical, communication, and professional skills in the area of Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics and bioinformatics. The program will equip graduates, with both research and educational skills needed for pursuing higher education, teaching, or careers in any biomedical field and/or life sciences. More specifically our program will:
- Provide excellence in education and innovative research
- Establish innovative teaching techniques that underscore development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Empower self-learning abilities
- Train graduate and medical students to become independent researchers
- Develop integrated, interdisciplinary, enriching, and collaborative environment
- Translate scientific discoveries into health care
Vision
To be the leading academic department in the nation and the Middle East with global prominence and to be recognized for excellence in biomedical research and teaching.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Graduating students should be able to demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrate how do basic biochemical principles govern regulation of cellular metabolism and homeostasis.
- Demonstrate knowledge of biochemical and Molecular genetics principles including metabolism, enzymology, molecular biology, genetics, genomics and bioinformatics.
- Apply the concepts of hereditary using genomics and molecular genetics approaches in analyzing complexities of human genetics.
- Manage large datasets in biological sciences to extract meaningful information on the role of genetics in human disease and population studies
- Propose, design, conduct, critically analyze data, and draw conclusions from a hypothesis driven research question
- Demonstrate scholarly communication skills and defend research findings clearly and precisely.
- Integrate basic science knowledge to clinical situation and disorders
- Demonstrate a professional and ethical conduct