Bioscience (B)

The Bioscience master’s program is open to all KAUST graduate students subject to approval by their advisor. The curriculum provides a strong introduction with courses on the biochemistry and biophysics of living matter.

Each course is a self-contained module providing a complete review of the subject concerned. Central to the M.S. program is the independent research project that provides an opportunity for students to explore their research interests hosted within KAUST PI laboratories.

The program comprises a single track of self-contained modules consisting of lectures, seminars and laboratory classes. The M.S. program is a single core of seven taught courses and an independent research project. Advanced courses are offered as supplemental elements to the M.S. and Ph.D. programs. Further details on degree requirements as well as Ph.D. program qualification and requirements are described in Section 4. .

Core Master’s Courses:

  • B 201 Biophysics (2-0-2)
  • B 202 Plant Biology (2-1-3)
  • B 203 Plant and Microbial Development (2-1-3)
  • B 204 Genomics (2-1-3)
  • B 205 Protein Structure and Function (2-1-3)
  • B 206 Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology (2-1-3)
  • B 207 Physiology and Metabolic Engineering (2-1-3)
  • B 208 Biochemistry (2-1-3)
  • B 209 Molecular Genetics (2-1-3)
  • B 298 Graduate Seminar (variable credit)
  • B 299 Directed Research (variable credit)
Advanced Courses:
  • B 301 Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (2-1-3)
  • B 302 Visualization of Biological Systems (2-1-3)
  • B 398 Graduate Seminar (variable credit)
  • B 399 Directed Research (variable credit)


Course Descriptions