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
Required Courses (6 hours) | Credit Hours | |
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COSC701 | Research Methods II | 2 |
COSC702 | Ethics of Scientific Research II | 1 |
COSS711 | Seminar I | 1 |
COSS722 | Seminar II | 1 |
COSS733 | Journal Club | 1 |
Major Requirements
Required Courses (9 hours) | Credit Hours | |
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BIOM700 | Laboratory Rotations | 3 |
BIOM720 | Advanced Genetics | 3 |
BIOM793 | Advanced topics in Cellular and Molecular Biology: A literature review | 3 |
Elective Courses
Students should take any 3 courses from the following courses (9 hours) | Credit Hours | |
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BIOM730 | Molecular Basis of Diseases | 3 |
BIOM735 | Applied Immunobiology | 3 |
BIOM740 | Molecular Physiology | 3 |
BIOM745 | Selected Topics in Biotechnology | 3 |
BIOM787 | Developmental Biology | 3 |
BIOM794 | Genomics | 3 |
Qualification Requirements
Required Courses | Credit Hours | |
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COSC800 | Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
COSR810 | Research Proposal | 0 |
Research Requirements
Required Courses (30 hours) | Credit Hours | |
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COSR900 | Dissertation Research | 30 |
COSD910 | Dissertation Defense | 0 |
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