Master Program in Biochemistry

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