Qualifying Graduates and Researchers Able for Keeping up the Developments in Biological Sciences in Line With the Requirements of the Labor Market and Sustainable Development.
1- The applicant’s bachelor’s average should not be less than 3.5 out of 5, or its equivalent.
2- Passing the supplementary courses specified by the scientific department for non-graduates of the Faculty of Science at the university.
3- Passing one of the English language tests specified below with a score of no less than: -TOEFL-IBT: 45 points -STEP: 67 -IELTS: 4.
1- The student should complete thirty-two study units.
2- The student submits a thesis project which is equivalent to six units of study.
3- The master's thesis should be written in English, provided with an adequate abstract written in Arabic language.
Mission:
Qualifying Graduates and Researchers Able for Keeping up the Developments in Biological Sciences in Line With the Requirements of the Labor Market and Sustainable Development.
Objectives:
1. Active participation in current and future research topics to enrich knowledge in biological sciences
2. Provide distinguished graduates and competitors in the labour market
3. Provide the Kingdom's scientific institutions with qualified individuals to keep pace with rapid progress in biological and biotechnological sciences
4. Provide students with extensive scientific and field expertise
5. Strengthen the theoretical and creative basis and ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively
6. Create an educational environment that encourages self-reliance in education and learning.
7. Contribute to the community service through scientific research.
Graduate attributes:
1. Excellent knowledge of the main tools and methods used in the biological sciences
2. Leadership ability and efficiency in applying scientific methods and optimal use of modern laboratory tools and techniques
3. A high level of experience, problem-solving, and scientific research completion capability
4. Excellence in intellectual integrity and scientific research ethics
5. Able to identify and propose possible solutions to the difficulties that occur in the field of study
6. Understand the importance of professional ethics in all aspects of scientific communication and laboratory work
7. Professional and academic skills in the preparation of biological research
8. The ability to occupy many jobs commensurate with their educational qualification.
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of basic concepts, theories, principles, biological scientific terminology, and biological functions of organisms and their classification.
2. Describe the relationship between cells, tissues, and organs, as well as biochemical and physiological functions.
3. Understanding environmental factors and their impact on biodiversity and ecosystems.
4. Knowledge of modern biological applications and techniques used in biological diagnosis of normal and abnormal vital functions.
Skills:
1. Apply the appropriate scientific methods and techniques to collect and handle samples.
2. Interpret and evaluate the results of biological experiments and field studies using statistical methods, analysis of primary data, and problem solving.
3. Ability to understand; critique and compare scientific papers as well as to prepare and publish distinguished research in biology.
4. Ability for decisions making based on advanced knowledge in biological concepts.
Values:
1. Respect ethical and scientific values and the ability to assume responsibility.
2. Respond effectively in investing knowledge, personal skills and collaborative work.
3. Participate, volunteer and contribute effectively to national strategies and society's issues.