The program is designed to build multidisciplinary biochemical learning and research environments to support biochemistry graduates to contribute effectively, efficiently, and responsibly with high standards to the community through stimulating environment and partnerships at the national and international levels.
Knowledge
Recognize recent scientific developments and advanced theories in biochemistry.
Explain complex biochemical processes in both normal (healthy) and pathological (diseased) conditions.
Identify and apply ethical principles governing professional practice and scientific research.
Cognitive Skills
Analyze and interpret complex scientific problems using appropriate biochemical techniques and methodologies.
Design and conduct independent research projects in the field of biochemistry.
Critically evaluate scientific literature and professional reports.
Interpersonal Skills & Responsibility
Demonstrate leadership through effective teamwork and professional behavior.
Plan and engage in self-directed learning to ensure continuous professional development.
Communication & Information Technology Skills
Communicate scientific findings effectively through oral presentations and written reports.
Utilize advanced information technology tools for data analysis and research purposes.
In addition to the admission conditions contained in the unified regulations for postgraduate studies in Saudi universities and the organizational and executive rules and procedures for postgraduate studies at King Saud University, the department
The following requirements are required to join the program:
1. The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry or related disciplines from King Saud University or its equivalent, with a grade of no less than good if it is from a university that grants it with a grade, regarding the cumulative bachelor’s degree average, and what was indicated in determining the cumulative average. The committee clarifies that the current conditions are written “with a grade of no less than good if it is from a university that grants it with grade,” and therefore it is implicitly mentioned, and if the council explicitly wants to clarify this, it suffices with “with a grade of no less than 3.25 for the bachelor’s degree,” which is equivalent to good if It was from a university that awarded it with distinction.
2. The department has the right to require supplementary materials in a manner that does not conflict with the regulations of postgraduate studies at King Saud University (after accepting a maximum of five courses).
3. Obtaining a score of no less than (45) on the TOEFL-IBT test or (5.0) on the IELTS or its equivalent. The applicant must pass the written examination conducted by the department with a success rate of no less than 60% and a relative weight of 0.9%.
4. A personal interview is conducted (with a relative weight of 10%) for those who pass the written exam
First Year – First Semester
BCH 520 – Mechanisms of Enzyme Action – Required, 3 units
BCH 530 – Biochemical Methodology – Required, 3 units
BCH 540 – Recent Advances in Metabolism and Its Regulation – Required, 3 units
First Year –Second Semester
BCH 545 – Inborn Errors of Metabolism – Elective, 3 units
BCH 550 – Molecular Biology of the Gene – Required, 3 units
BCH 555 – Experimental Techniques in Molecular Biology – Elective, 3 units
BCH 560 – Biochemical Endocrinology – Elective, 3 units
BCH 565 – Biochemistry of Mammalian Reproduction – Elective, 3 units
BCH 570 – Biochemistry of Cell Surface – Elective, 3 units
BCH 575 – Neurochemistry – Elective, 3 units
BCH 577 – Biochemistry of Blood – Elective, 3 units
BCH 580 – Biochemistry of Human Nutrition – Elective, 3 units
BCH 590 – Selected Topics in Biochemistry – Elective, 3 units
BCH 596 – Thesis Proposal Preparation – Required, 1 unit
Graduation Requirement: Completion of 25 credit hours: 13 credit hours of required courses and 12 credit hours of elective courses
Thesis
BCH 600 – Thesis – Required, 1 unit
