Programme Structure

The BSc in Biotechnology degree requirements are designed for completion in four years. Students admitted to the program start in the Fall semester and proceed through the required courses as a cohort. Graduates of this program are expected to have the knowledge and skills needed to assume roles in various areas of biotechnology: as academic educators, as scientists in both academic and industry settings, as members of decision-making business and management teams in government and biotechnology firms, as bioentrepreneurs, and as members and leaders of governmental, public, and private organizations that deal with social, ethical and legal issues in biotechnology.

The overall programme structure
Programme structure and requirements, levels, courses, credits and awards:

• Number of credits:      minimum of 169 credit hours.
• Levels:                       1, 2, 3 and 4 Levels.
• Award:                        BSc Biotechnological Sciences.

 

MSA Faculty of Biotechnology offers a four-year programme inclusive of a preliminary year. During this preliminary year the Faculty provides intensive training in English, the language of instruction of courses. It also provides computer skills that are essential to introduce students to the technological revolution that continually produces fresh information, and help them monitor such breakthroughs on the internet and universities worldwide.

The degree is awarded upon successful completion of the Biotechnology programme comprising 169 credit hours, normally completed in four academic years (8 semesters). Each semester is composed of 14 weeks excluding the final examination period.
The programme is divided into study units called courses. Each course on average has a load of 3 credit hours. Courses are designated at levels 1,2,3 and 4 indicating progressively more advanced studies. A system of prerequisites is used to ensure that a student taking a course has undertaken the necessary preparatory work.

The BSc Biotechnological Sciences degree is granted to students who successfully complete a minimum of 169 credit hours divided as follows:

• 26 credit hours of University requirements.
• 10 credit hours of collateral requirements.
• 133 credit hours of core requirements.

*      The 26 credit hours of University requirements are English Language, Computer Science and Mathematics courses.
**    The 10 credit hours of collateral requirements are courses that tackle aspects in Marketing & Management Sciences, Regulatory & Ethical aspects of Biotechnology and Research and Seminar.
*** The 133 credit hours of concentration requirements are the courses that cover aspects like: Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Physics, Biochemistry, and Biochemical Engineering & Instrumentation.