Master of Science in Microbiology

The postgraduate program in science was initiated in1404H to supplement the severe shortage in qualified personal in girls colleges. One of the pioneer programs was in the Dammam College of Science master of science in Botany and Microbiology.  Microbiology program graduated holding prominent positions in Saudi universities and colleges.

Masters of Science in Microbiology has two tracks:

1. Bacteriology
2. Mycology

Vision

Excellence, leadership, and innovation in biological sciences locally, regionally and globally.

Mission

Providing a high-quality educational program to prepare innovative competent graduates in biological sciences and research that enhance the sustainable development of the Arabian Gulf region resources and provide solutions to community issues.

Mission and Vision Philosophy

In the Biology department we strive to prepare a scientifically competent graduates in the biological sciences. Our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills that would allow better serve the local, regional, and global community and solve its problem and ensure the sustainable development of its resources. The focus of the biology program on the Arabian Gulf because of its location on the Gulf shorelines. Furthermore, the Arabian is known of its unique terrestrial and marine biodiversity, the wealth of its oil, agricultural resources.

Values

Loyalty, Excellence, Teamwork, Transparency, Diversity, Creativity and Social Responsibility.

Goals

1. Create an environment of quality education in biological sciences.
2. Offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills needed to engage into various Biology professions in industry, scientific inquiry, and foster life-long learning
3. Build a culture for research and strengthen relationship with the community.

College

College of Science

Campus

Rayyan - Dammam

Track

Science and Management

Level

Postgraduate

Degree

MSc

Gender

Female, Male

Years of study

2

Additional requirements

Defence for the thesis

Graduation Requirements

Program Structure:
Consists of courses and research.

• 30 credit hours (in 2 years) are required for successful graduation.
• 24 credit hours are for course work (span 2 semester)
• 6 credit hours are to be covered in the 3rd and 4th semesters as master’s research project.

Conditions

Perspective students shall consult with the Unified Graduate Studies Statutes for Saudi Universities before enrolling in the program. Additional requirements include:

1. Candidate should hold a bachelor degree in Biology or botany or microbiology from a Saudi university or an equivalent degree from a university recognized by Ministry of Education.
2. Candidate must pass English test IELTS equivalent of (6) or any English test recognized by Deanship of Postgraduate Studies.
3. Candidate must pass  the departmental admission test.
4. Candidate must pass the University Competency test with a minimum of 80%.