Biochemistry-and-Molecular-Biology-MSc-Programs

​​​​​​Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

The MSc. program in Biomedical Sciences with Major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology combines course work with research, consisting of 30 credits course work and a project. Courses are divided into major and elective courses related to the student's chosen area of interest. The major courses will provide students with fundamental knowledge in the areas of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and qualify them for the chosen specialization. The project is based on research by the student in a topic chosen from subjects offered within the area approved from the Major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The project should be written in English and structured according to approved guidelines.

 

  • Degree Plan

Course Code

Course Title

 

Credits

 

Major Courses (24 Credits)

 

METH 6001

Research Methodology & Critical Analysis of Scientific Information

3

EPIS 6000

Statistics and Computers

3

BIOC 6002

Instrumentation and Biomedical Techniques

3

BIOC 6003

Advanced Molecular Biology

3

BIOC 6006

Biochemical Basis of Disease

3

BIOC 6008

Advanced Metabolic Regulation

3

BIOC 7001

Thesis

6

 

Elective Courses (6 Credits) *

 

 

Elective 1

3

 

Elective 2

3

* Any courses selected by the student and offered for MSc from the university.

 

  • Research interest

The department is involved in basic (experimental), clinical, and epidemiological research which includes the following topics:

 

• Genetics of single gene and polygenic disorders

• Obesity

• Metabolic diseases

• Lipid Metabolism

• Nutrition

• Antioxidants and oxidative stress

• Atherosclerosis

• Mineral disorders

• Deafness

• Genetics of malaria parasites

• Cytogenetics and molecular genetics of leukemia and solid tumors

• Proteomics

• Inflammatory diseases

• Cellular signaling

 

  • Contact and coordinator

Dr. Marit P. Delghandi

Email: marit@squ.edu.om

Tel: +968 2414 (1115)