Dr Ali Faham Alsulami
Master program
The department started the postgraduate program (Master of Curriculum and Thesis) more than twenty years ago (1404/1405 AH). The department developed the master's program with courses and thesis to align with the huge scientific developments in this field, and began work on it from the first semester of the academic year 1426/1427 AH. Research from those thesis has been published in specialized scientific journals around the world. Most of these graduates were able to pursue their higher studies and obtain their doctorate degrees from abroad or through the joint supervision system.
Program’s Mission of Msc. Biochemistry (PMBioc)
Providing advanced and innovative research-based education in biochemistry to prepare highly qualified graduates for various labor markets, academic, industrial, and government sectors, and contribute efficiently to community service.
Provide postgraduate students with broadened knowledge in biochemistry and related sciences and understand the achievements and perspectives of biochemistry
Provide an introduction to hypothesis development, research methods and opportunities for research.
Prepare Master holders in two directions: one concerned with scientific research and further studies (Ph.D.); and the other concerned with professional integration in the job market in different areas, namely: Education, Health (clinical analysis / laboratories), Forensic Sciences, Industry (Food, Pharmaceutical).
Ensure that graduates possess good communication skills and are capable of working effectively in a team that sets goals, plans tasks, meets deadlines, and analyzes risk.
Enhance students' societal responsibility through extracurricular activities and community service in accordance with Saudi Vision 2030.
Admission Requirements:
The applicant must be a Saudi, or on an official scholarship for postgraduate studies if he is a non-Saudi.
The applicant for the higher diploma, executive, professional or applied master’s degree programs must hold a bachelor’s degree from a Saudi university or another recognized university.
The applicant for academic master’s programs must have a bachelor’s degree with a general grade of no less than good from a Saudi university or another recognized university.
Bring the employer’s approval for the study if the employee is a program offered during official working hours.
The Academic Department, in coordination with the Executive Administration of Graduate Studies, may approve, amend or add other conditions to the programme as required by the nature of the programme.
| Exams |
Scores |
| General Aptitude Test for University Students |
minimum 65 |
| TOEFL (IBT) |
32-34 |
| IELTS |
4.5 |
| English proficiency test (STEP) |
52-57 |
Selection Criteria
Undergrad GPA 40%
General Aptitude Test for University Students 30%
Written or practical test conducted by the department 30%
Required Documents
Curriculum vitae for the applicant.
Statement of purpose must be in English for all programs.
A copy of the graduation certificate (certified from Saudi Embassy).
A copy of the transcript (certified from Saudi Embassy).
Recommendation letters should be submitted from two of his\her former professors.
A copy of a valid passport for at least one year.
To obtain a master in Biochemistry, the student must complete no less than (34) accredited academic units, including the master thesis, distributed as follows:
Accredited units for compulsory course
8
Units of accredited elective courses
16
Credit hours for PhD thesis
10
Click on the level to see the course modules
| Course ID |
Course Name |
Units |
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Bioc 601
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Biochemical Communications |
1 |
| The goal of this course is to provide a
survey about the important sources of the biochemical literature and,
classification systems and retrospective searches in the field.
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Bioc 602
|
Experimental Techniques in Biochemistry |
2 |
| The goal of this course is to
bring the student in contact with basic and modern techniques in the field of
practical biochemistry Subject include: basic and modern techniques for the biochemical studies
including RT-PCR, Western blot, flow cytometry, florescence analysis,
NMR, UV and IR and mass spectroscopy, and cytotoxic assay. Application
of these techniques on selected biological samples
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Bioc 603
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Bioinformatic (I) |
2 |
| This course deals with
computer applications in biochemistry. Subjects include application of computer in enzyme kinetics, nucleic acid
and protein sequences, analysis of mass protein fragments and analysis of
electrophoresis patterns.
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Bioc 604
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Biostatistics |
2 |
| The aim of the course is to apply the law of statistics in
biochemical researches. Subjects include experimental design, describing and summarizing the data,
estimation and hypothesis tests, the analysis of variance, analysis of
regression and correlation and the analysis of categorical data.
|
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Bioc 695
|
Seminar |
1 |
| Seminar/presentation of master students after allocation of supervisor and research idea.
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| Course ID |
Course Name |
Units |
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Bioc 621
|
Enzymology |
2 |
| The goal of this course is to understand the chemical and
physical basis of enzyme catalysis, and enzyme applications. Subjects include: extraction and purification of enzyme, enzyme kinetics,
metal ions and coenzymes in enzyme catalysis and medical and
pharmaceutical application of enzyme.
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Bioc 622
|
Biochemical Toxicology |
2 |
| The goal of this course is to provide extensive
knowledge on the biochemical basis of toxicity Subjects include: basic concepts in toxicology, history and branches, dose-
response curves, statistically defined expression in toxicology, classification
of toxicants and their modes of action, mutagens, teratogens, and
carcinogens, phytotoxins, zootoxins, and environmental toxicants.
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Bioc 623
|
Regulation of Metabolism |
2 |
| The purpose of this course is to provide a
thorough description of the mechanisms of metabolic regulation. Subjects include: regulation of carbohydrate metabolism, regulation of
glucose transport and metabolism, hormonal action in metabolic control,
regulation of metabolism in starvation and obesity, and regulation of
metabolism in diabetes mellitus.
|
|
Bioc 624
|
Nutrition |
2 |
| This course offers an overview to the fundamental concepts of
nutrition. Subjects include: An overview of nutrition, food choices and diet planning
guides, diet and health, functional foods, antioxidants, food-drug
interactions, genetically modified food.
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|
Bioc 631
|
Biochemistry of Antibiotics |
3 |
| The goal of this course is to provide extensive
knowledge on the modes of action of some important antibiotics. Subjects include: general properties of antimicrobial drugs, disruption of
bacterial cell wall biosynthesis, inhibition of protein biosynthesis, inhibition
of nucleic acid biosynthesis, interference with the metabolic pathways and
the biochemical basis of resistance.
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Bioc 632
|
Microbial Biochemistry |
2 |
| This course deals with some aspects of microbial
biochemistry and use of microorganisms in biotechnology. Subjects include: microorganisms and biotechnological processes,
fermentation technology, production of pharmaceuticals, microbial enzymes, biotechnology and the production of food, and environmental
biotechnology.
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Bioc 633
|
Biochemistry of viruses |
2 |
| The course addresses basic principles of
biochemistry of viruses. Subjects include: structure, nomenclature, taxonomy and replication of
viruses, viral transformation, antigenic properties, natural host range,
diagnostic.
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Bioc 641
|
Molecular Biology |
2 |
| The goal of this course is to provide an in-depth survey
of the present state knowledge in molecular biology. Subjects include: nucleic acids structure, nucleic acids extraction and
purification, preparation of mRNA, polymerase chain reaction (PCR),
analysis and cloning of PCR products, and recombinant DNA technology
cDNA library.
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Bioc 642
|
Protein Structure and Function |
2 |
| The goal of this course is to provide
knowledge on the structure, function and modification of protein. Subjects include: levels of protein structure, protein post-translational
modification, protein stability and folding, protein sources, protein
purification and characterization, therapeutic proteins, protein used for
analytical proposes.
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Bioc 643
|
Biochemical Genetics |
2 |
| The course deals with the structure, transmission
and expression of the genetic materials. Subjects include: the structure of genetic materials, regulation of gene
expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, somatic recombination and
antibody diversity, biochemistry in heal the and diseases, and trinucleotide
repeat diseases.
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Bioc 644
|
Physical Biochemistry |
2 |
| The aim of the course is to give the physical basis
for a thorough understanding of the structure, organization, dynamic and
regulation of biological systems. Subjects include: cell environment, conformation of biological
macromolecules, the molecular forces, techniques for the study of biological
structure and function, ligand interactions, and regulation of biological
activity.
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Bioc 651
|
Biotechnology |
3 |
| This course deals with the application of recombinant DNA
and DNA cloning in biotechnology. Subjects include: the concepts of recombinant DNA and cloning, preparation
of recombinant DNA, vectors, gene transfer, cloning, application of
recombinant DNA technology, tissues and cell culture and biotechnology.
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Bioc 652
|
Isotopes in Biochemistry |
2 |
| The aim of the course is to understand the
principle of radioactive properties of the isotopes and how it can be used in
biochemical experiments. Subjects include: the nature of radioactive decay, measurement of
radioactivity, isotope dilution and reverse isotope dilution, radio
immunoassay, determination of metabolic pathways, autoradiography, and
radioactive labeling of DNA, RNA and proteins.
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Bioc 653
|
Immunochemisty |
2 |
| The aim of the course is to understand the structure and
function of the immune system. Subjects include: origin of the immune system, types of immunity, antigen
and antibodies, the immune response, immunity diseases, and immunoassay
techniques.
|
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Bioc 654
|
Metallic Porphyrins and Bile Pigments |
2 |
| The aim of this course is to study
the chemistry and types of porphyrin and metalloporphyrin. The subjects includes: Macromolecules containing porphyrin, hemoglobins,
erythocruorins, myoglobins, cytochromes, catalases and tryptophan
pyrrolase. The study also includes spectrum of porphyrins and
metalloporphyrin and the effect of metal types on the spectrum and their
importance in different biological processes in different organisms.
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Bioc 696
|
Special Topics in Biochemistry |
2 |
| The goal of this course is to bring the
student in contact with advanced scientific knowledge in the field of
biochemistry. Additionally, the course will cover the challenges associated
with selecting a research topic and provide guidance on the methodologies
and tools necessary to successfully carry out a research project. Selected up to date topics in the different areas of biochemistry will be
presented by biochemist staff every semester.
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| Course ID |
Course Name |
Units |
| Bioc 699 |
Thesis |
10 |
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