About the 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.

Learn about the study plan of the Master degree with courses description.

Program’s Mission of M. SC.  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.”

Program’s M. Sc. Goals

1. Provide postgraduate students with broadened knowledge in biochemistry and related sciences and understand the achievements and perspectives of biochemistry.
2. Provide an introduction to hypothesis development, research methods and opportunities for research.
3. 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).
4. 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.
5. Enhance students' societal responsibility through extracurricular activities and community service in accordance with Saudi Vision 2030.

For more information about Biochemistry graduate admissions please visit Deanship of Graduate Studies website.

An Introductory Guide for The Master Program in Biochemistry. More

Graduate Studies Committee Chair
Dr. Rami Mosaoa
rmosaoa@kau.edu.sa