Graduate Programs

Doctor of Philosophy in Cellular and Molecular Biology

The awarded degree, in recognition of the completion of the requirements of this program, is ";Doctor in Cellular and Molecular Biology”. The study plan for the Ph.D. Program shall consist of a total of 54 credit hours. The Ph.D. students must complete all degree requirements in a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of twelve (12) semesters after matriculation. The Program includes 6 credit hours of College of Science (COS) mandatory courses, 9 credit hours of Program compulsory courses, 6 CH credit hours of Program electives and 30 credit hours for Thesis. The PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology is a full-time and English based program. Applicants must have successfully completed a Master degree or equivalent in Biology or related filed, with associated cumulative GPA of 3.3 or more (on scale of 4) and should provide a proof of proficiency in English. IELTS of less than two years with a minimum score of 6 is required. TOEFL is also accepted.

Program Objectives

• Develop scholarly inquiry grounded in research and the reality of practice in the sciences.
• Offer a rigorous and innovative discipline-based knowledge that prepares students to succeed in a globally challenging, competitive and changing environment.
• Enhance professional growth, lifelong learning skills and leadership competencies in the area of specialization for career opportunities in relation with Science.
• Adhere to professional integrity and research ethics, and be committed to values related to the area of specialization.
• Prepare graduates to be inquisitive, to reason critically, and to communicate clearly and effectively.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Retrieve and Apply advanced knowledge to solve problems in Cellular and Molecular Biology.
• Perform independently an original work of advanced research on a topic in Cellular and Molecular Biology.
• Analyze quantitatively and critically open problems in Cellular and Molecular Biology.
• Communicate effectively Cellular and Molecular Biology finding to a specialized audience as well as the general public.
• Articulate strategies to tackle identified ethical and safety issues that may arise in the field.
• Supervise effectively group efforts to achieve specific tasks.

Degree Requirements

Required Credit Hours : minimum 54 hours

College Requirements

Major Requirements

Elective Courses

Qualification Requirements

Research Requirements