Master of Biomedical Sciences
The Ministry of Education (MOE) approved two-year Graduate Program which is open to both male and female students, Saudi and non-Saudi, allows students to choose to join one of six tracks. All tracks are Thesis Option.
Classes
MBS 501: Topics in Integrated & Systems Biology
MBS 502: Methods in Molecular & Cellular Biology
MBS 503: Signal Transduction I
MBS 505: Advanced Biochemistry
MBS 506: Human Gross Anatomy
This course is a study of human anatomy and imaging for MSc Clinical Anatomy. The course consists of dissection and tutorials in gross anatomy. Students should expect to spend at least 6 hours/wk in the lab and 2-4 hr/wk in tutorials. By the end of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe the normal gross anatomy of all the major body regions and systems according to their identification on cadavers, functional explanations and clinical relevance.
- Apply their anatomical knowledge to develop a diagnostic reasoning approach to basic clinical and pathological scenarios.
- Create a virtual patient case study by integrating cadaveric findings with independent research.
- Develop stronger problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills through classroom discussions, group work and verbal assessments.
MBS 507: Clinical Embryology
This course is a study of human clinical embryology for MSc Clinical Anatomy. The course consists of Lectures and tutorials in embryology.
Course Objectives:
- Describe the embryology of all the major body regions and systems and relate it to common type of congenital abnormalities.
- Apply their anatomical knowledge to develop a diagnostic reasoning approach to basic clinical and pathological scenarios.
- Develop stronger problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills through classroom discussions, group work and verbal assessments.
MBS 508: Human Neuroanatomy
MBS 509: Histology and Cell biology
MBS 510: Clinical rotation in Surgery, Radiology and Pathology
MBS 521: Reproductive Biology and Embryology
MBS 522: Introduction to Assisted Reproduction
MBS 523: Infertility and Reproductive Medicine
MBS 524: Semen Analysis and Processing/Andrology
MBS 525: Advanced Assisted Reproduction
MBS 527: Practical Molecular Biology
MBS 531: Basics of Microbiology
MBS 532: Fundamentals of Epidemiology and Surveillance
MBS 533: Infection Control Program Design & Management
MBS 534: Environmental Management
MBS 535: Patient Care Processes & Evidence Based Infection Control Practices
MBS 536: Competencies in Infection Control
MBS 541: Analytical Biotechnology
MBS 542: Techniques of Biotechnology
MBS 554: Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking
MBS 555: Molecular Diagnostics in Blood Transfusion
MBS 556: Stem Cell Transplantation Technology
MBS 557: Pathogenesis of Blood Disorders
MBS 558: Quality Management and Laboratory Accreditation
MBS 560: Method Comparison & Validation
MBS 600: Thesis A
Students completing a Thesis Option master’s degree are expected to write a report, referred to as a thesis, on the results of an original investigation, in conjunction with a Master’s Advisory Committee. Length and style of the thesis vary by college/department. All these are filed with the Office of Graduate Studies. A Master’s Advisory Committee will be formed for each student. The Chair of the Committee must have research and graduate student advising experience. This Committee will assist the student in the formulation of the Thesis Proposal, and later advise the student in the execution of the research, the Thesis write-up, and help the student to prepare for the oral defense.
MBS 600: Thesis B
Students completing a Thesis Option master’s degree are expected to write a report, referred to as a thesis, on the results of an original investigation, in conjunction with a Master’s Advisory Committee. Length and style of the thesis vary by college/department. All these are filed with the Office of Graduate Studies. A Master’s Advisory Committee will be formed for each student. The Chair of the Committee must have research and graduate student advising experience. This Committee will assist the student in the formulation of the Thesis Proposal, and later advise the student in the execution of the research, the Thesis write-up, and help the student to prepare for the oral defense.